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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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Students with diagnosed disabilities or medical issues for years have been given longer to finish college-entrance exams.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • 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

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

The “free world” became perilous for deinstitutionalized poor people suffering from mental disabilities.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson