MINUSES Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

minuses

noun

plural of minus

as in disadvantages

a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success a plan with lots of pluses and only a few minuses

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Recent Examples of minuses But the upside of Myers — and his four rings from Golden State — speaking directly to Paul outweighed the potential minuses. — David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 July 2026 But Tom came in, offering a completely different personality with his own pluses, minuses and foibles. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 June 2026 This year, the Dallas Cowboys received a few A-minuses in several categories. — Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026 There are a few pluses and minuses that may influence the barbecuers’s final purchase choice. — New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026 They more or less balance out, by the way, the pluses and minuses. — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026 There are pluses and minuses to electric sharpeners. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026 The Bone Temple is part satisfying triumph, part missed opportunity, and its pluses and minuses bump against one another in jangly discord. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 14 Jan. 2026 Often, the pluses and minuses are different sides of the same coin. — Niall Stanage, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2025

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disadvantages

Noun

Consider these advantages and disadvantages before choosing an ARM.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Democrats face fundraising disadvantages compared with Republicans, along with financial debt, and Martin has confronted criticism over his stewardship of the party.

— Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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