less by the subtraction of; decreased by

Ten minus six is four.

lacking or without

a book minus its title page.

involving or noting subtraction.

algebraically negative

a minus quantity.

less than; just below in quality

to get a C minus on a test.

Informal . having negative qualities or characteristics; inferior.

Mycology . (in heterothallic fungi) designating, in the absence of morphological differentiation, one of the two strains of mycelia that unite in the sexual process.

minus sign.

a minus quantity.

a deficiency or loss.

Informal . a person or thing with no apparent abilities, usefulness, etc.

The last applicant was a definite minus.

noun

detriment , drawback , handicap

adjective

defect , deficiency , diminished , from , lacking , less , negative , subtract , without