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DISADVANTAGES Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word disadvantages. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word disadvantages. (close relations)
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deficiencies
nounn
noun

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

• lack of an adequate quantity or number

downsides
nounn
noun

• a negative aspect of something that is generally positive

drawbacks
nounn
noun

• the quality of being a hindrance

flaws
nounn
noun

• an imperfection in an object or machine

• defect or weakness in a person's character

• an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness

verb

• add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective

hindrances
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

• the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

impediments
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• any structure that makes progress difficult

limitations
nounn
noun

• a principle that limits the extent of something

• the quality of being limited or restricted

• the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

• (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought

• an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

pitfalls
nounn
noun

• an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty

• a trap in the form of a concealed hole

shortcomings
nounn
noun

• a failing or deficiency

weaknesses
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a flaw or weak point

• powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

• the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain

• the condition of being financially weak

• a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you

con
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an argument opposed to a proposal

• a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

• a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property

adverb

• in opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc.

verb

• deprive of by deceit

• commit to memory; learn by heart

disfavor
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of being out of favor

• an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

verb

• put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm

disfavour
nounn
noun

• the state of being out of favor

• an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

verb

• put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm

downside
nounn
noun

• a negative aspect of something that is generally positive

drawback
nounn
noun

• the quality of being a hindrance

weakness
nounn
noun

• a flaw or weak point

• powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

• the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain

• the condition of being financially weak

• a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you

Best Hypernyms For DISADVANTAGES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disadvantages, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
discriminate liability separate downsides drawbacks flaws issues limitations problems shortcomings weaknesses
Phrases (1)
single out

Alternatives for DEFICIENCIES

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