minuses (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈmaɪnəsɪz
Definition
The negative points or disadvantages in a situation, calculation, or comparison.
Examples
The main minuses of the plan are its high cost and potential environmental impact.
We weighed the minuses against the advantages before making a decision.
Despite its few minuses, the new software is a significant improvement.
How to Use minuses
- minuses of (prepositional phrase)
- The negative aspects or disadvantages related to something. — "The minuses of remote work include isolation and difficulty collaborating."
- minus [number] (collocation)
- A quantity less than zero. — "The stock market closed at minus 200 points today."
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