DISADVANTAGES Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word disadvantages. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DISADVANTAGES
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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 |