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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"I see an independent woman who is very capable despite having profound disabilities," says Sarah, beaming with pride.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Biosphere's Dnipro plant employs 19 veterans but wants government support to take on former soldiers and civilians with disabilities.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The improvement was broad-based and included English learners, Black students, Latino students and students with disabilities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 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

The camp was for kids with physical disabilities.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green