Disability
Disability noun - The condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness.
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Synonyms for Disability
Problem and disability are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Disability".
Nearby Words: disabled, disablement
Problem
Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Disability and problem are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disability" instead a noun "Problem".
Nearby Words: problematic, problematical
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- complaint and disability
- complaint and problem
- trouble and disability
- trouble and problem
- difficulty and disability
- difficulty and problem
- impediment and disability
- impediment and problem
- disadvantage and disability
- disadvantage and problem
- hindrance and disability
- hindrance and problem
- obstacle and disability
- obstacle and problem
How words are described
| emotional | emotional disability | emotional problem |
| exact | exact disability | exact problem |
| specific | specific disability | specific problem |
| original | original disability | original problem |
| Other adjectives: legitimate, obvious, actual, real, severe, massive, serious, huge, main, social, new, unique, major, mental, different, chronic, unspecified, ongoing. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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The problem is that she's deaf—thinking he would reject her due to her disability, she decides to say it instead of signing it.
Source: Anguished Declaration of Love -
Disability Superpower: Noise Marie is blind, but he has such good hearing that it usually isn't a problem.
Source: Manga / D.Gray-Man -
Apologises a Lot: Shouko, a depressed Extreme Doormat who feels responsible when other people have a problem with her disability, and Shouya, who, well, has a lot to apologise for.
Source: Manga / Koe No Katachi
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Problem and Disability. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/disability/problem
Disability & Problem. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/disability/problem>.
Problem or Disability. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/disability/problem.
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