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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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About 68 million individuals are currently enrolled in Medicare, including those age 65 and older and people with disabilities.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“These are children, seniors, veterans and individuals with disabilities whose independence and quality of life depend on these services every single day.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"It just feels like we're stuck in one place, And I don't think it's just epilepsy, I think it's disabilities on the whole."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

As a result, injuries to the brain or spinal cord often become permanent, leading to serious disabilities such as paralysis or loss of movement.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

His physical disabilities alone would have ensured his dependent role; for his skin was unable to stand the sun, and the light affected his eyes.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya