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   Dis·ad·van·tage

   /ˌdisədˈvan(t)ij/

   

   noun

   • 1. an unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness: "a major disadvantage is the limited nature of the data" Similar drawbacksnagdownsidestumbling blockcatchpitfallfly in the ointmentweak spot/pointweaknessflawdefectfaulthandicaplimitationtroubledifficultyproblemcomplicationliabilitynuisancehindranceobstacleimpedimentdisbenefitinformal:minushiccupspanner in the worksmonkey wrench in the worksOpposite advantagebenefit

   verb

   • 1. place in an unfavorable position in relation to someone or something else: "we are disadvantaging the next generation"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French desavantage, from des- (expressing reversal) + avantage ‘advantage’.

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   The meaning of DISADVANTAGE is loss or damage especially to reputation, credit, or finances : detriment. How to use disadvantage in a sentence.

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   Definition of disadvantage noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   (Received Pronunciation) enPR: dĭs'əd-vän'tĭj, IPA(key): /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/

   (General American) enPR: dĭs'əd-văn'tĭj, IPA(key): /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/

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   disadvantage (plural disadvantages) 1. A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con. 1.1. The disadvantageto owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere. 1.1. 1961 October, “The winter timetables of British Railways: Western Region”, in Trains Illustrated, page 590: 1.1.1. One of the disadvantagesof increasing intermediate sto...

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   disadvantage (third-person singular simple present disadvantages, present participle disadvantaging, simple past and past participle disadvantaged) 1. (transitive) To place at a disadvantage. 1.1. They fear it might disadvantagehonest participants to allow automated entries. 1.1. 2013 September 28, Kenan Malik, “London Is Special, but Not That Spec...

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   Definitions of 'disadvantage' 1. A disadvantage is a factor which makes someone or something less useful, acceptable, or successful than other people or things.

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   something that makes a situation more difficult: One disadvantage of living in the country is the lack of public transportation. Opposite. advantage (1) (Definition of disadvantage from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   1 day ago · Definition. an unfavourable or harmful circumstance. They suffer the disadvantage of having been political exiles. Synonyms. drawback. trouble. burden. weakness. handicap. liability. minus (informal) flaw. hardship. nuisance. snag.

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   noun. definition 1: an unfavorable or inferior condition or circumstance. at a disadvantage in negotiating. antonyms: advantage, edge. similar words: deficiency, handicap, impediment, insufficiency, lack. definition 2: that which causes an inferior or unfavorable condition; handicap.