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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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He said the ACT also looks for a demonstrated history of special allowances such as a customized curriculum or a 504 plan, a set of accommodations for students with learning disabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Canada extended assisted dying to patients who were not terminally ill five years ago, after two people with disabilities mounted a legal battle for access to the programme.

From BBC • May 15, 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 testimony the experts would provide would also be very direct in characterizing his disabilities and illness.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson