considerable handicap

Frequency: 7.211.0 per million words

Used to describe a significant disadvantage, especially in British English.

handicapADJECTIVE + handicap

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considerable

Examples (10)

  • Not having a university degree proved to be a considerable handicap in his career.
  • The team's lack of experience was a considerable handicap against their opponents.
  • Living in a remote area can be a considerable handicap when job hunting.
  • Poor eyesight is a considerable handicap for anyone wanting to become a pilot.
  • Her limited English skills proved a considerable handicap in the workplace.
  • Being new to the industry was a considerable handicap for the startup company.
  • Lack of funding remains a considerable handicap to the research project.
  • The athlete overcame the considerable handicap of a previous injury.
  • Not owning a car can be a considerable handicap in rural communities.
  • His late start in learning the piano was a considerable handicap compared to other students.