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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

The court heard that in July 2021 James provided a statement to police, claiming his brother had "limited mobility" and "could not have committed those offences as alleged due to his disabilities".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Breaking down jobs within healthcare and social assistance, some of California’s biggest growth came from mental health practitioners and occupations that work with elderly people and people with disabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Although I knew the odds were against us, Mr. Dill's severe disabilities had made me privately hopeful that maybe a judge would be concerned and at least let us present additional evidence.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson