disbenefits

noun

plural of disbenefit
as in disadvantages
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success the question whether allowing the big-box stores in would be a disbenefit to the community

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  1. disadvantages
  2. liabilities
Noun
  • The return of federal student loan payments this month threatens to derail prospects for graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, a cohort already facing steep economic disadvantages.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Their disadvantages include lower energy storage and the possibility of larger, heavier battery systems.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of disadvantages
Noun
  • For community associations and other property owners, maintaining safe conditions to avoid injuries is essential to satisfying their duty and minimizing exposure to potentially severe financial and legal liabilities.
    — Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Futures have long been used for hedging, and the CME contracts and FutureSports may be ways for sponsors, broadcasters, insurers and arena vendors to potentially hedge exposure against assets and liabilities.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of liabilities
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“Disbenefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbenefits. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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