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disabilities

NOUN

disadvantage, restriction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ailment defect impairment infirmity injury

STRONG

affliction detriment disqualification drawback inability incapacity incompetency inexperience invalidity lack unfitness weakness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

health strength

STRONG

ability advantage benefit extra help

WEAK

fitness

Example Sentences

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In 2015, Finland nominated Pertti Kurikan Nimipaivat, a punk band of musicians with disabilities.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Some districts also might use this new state funding to offer more to students with disabilities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

This is particularly true for women, who tend to need care for longer than men, and for people with disabilities, who need much more care.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Dame Tracey Emin is urging people to give up their seats in new London Tube announcements aimed at raising awareness of non-visible disabilities.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Once they had slept off their exhaustion, and got used to regular meals again and regained some weight, the mood was sour or surly, even among those without permanent disabilities.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan