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disadvantage(s)
noun as in difficulty, trouble
Weak matches
- adverse circumstance
- bar
- blocking
- burden
- defect
- deficiency
- deprivation
- detriment
- disability
- discommodity
- drawback
- failing
- fault
- flaw
- fly in the ointment
- hamper
- hardship
- hindrance
- impediment
- imperfection
- imposition
- inadequacy
- inconvenience
- inutility
- lack
- liability
- limitation
- minus
- nuisance
- objection
- obstacle
- privation
- problem
- restraint
- snag
- stumbling block
- weak point
- weakness
Example Sentences
The Sentencing Council said the guidance would ensure courts had the "most comprehensive information available" to hand out an appropriate sentence and could address disadvantages faced within the criminal justice system.
He said they take into account "evidence of disparities in sentencing outcomes, disadvantages faced within the criminal justice system and complexities in circumstances of individual offenders".
“Disproportionately, these populations are those experiencing the greatest structural disadvantages.”
Dear Liz: You mentioned that Medicare Advantage Plans have networks that can change from year to year, as well as other disadvantages.
As women continue to narrow the gap, overcoming systemic discrimination and disadvantages, American men are experiencing a notable social and economic decline, recorded across virtually every meaningful measure of social success.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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