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- DictionaryDis·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"
verb
- 1. place in an unfavorable position in relation to someone or something else: "we are disadvantaging the next generation"
absence or deprivation of advantage or equality. Synonyms: hindrance, inconvenience, drawback. the state or an instance of being in an unfavorable circumstance or condition: to be at a disadvantage. something that puts one in an unfavorable position or condition: His bad temper is a disadvantage.
5 days ago · an unfavourable circumstance, state of affairs, thing, person, etc. 2. injury, loss, or detriment. 3. an unfavourable condition or situation (esp in the phrase at a disadvantage ) verb. 4. (transitive) to put at a disadvantage; handicap. Collins English Dictionary.
disadvantage. noun. /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/. [countable, uncountable] something that causes problems and tends to stop someone or something from succeeding or making progress a serious/severe/considerable disadvantage disadvantage (of something) One major disadvantage of the area is the lack of public transportation. disadvantage (to something ...
noun. uk / ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ / us. Add to word list. B1 [ C ] something that makes a situation more difficult, or makes you less likely to succeed: One disadvantage of living in the country is the lack of public transport. at a disadvantage. having problems that other people do not have: Being shy puts him at a disadvantage.
May 1, 2024 · 1. countable noun. A disadvantage is a factor which makes someone or something less useful, acceptable, or successful than other people or things. His two main rivals suffer the disadvantage of having been long-term political exiles. Synonyms: drawback, trouble, burden, weakness More Synonyms of disadvantage. 2. See at a disadvantage. 3.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English dis‧ad‧van‧tage1 /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ $ -ˈvæn-/ W2 noun [ countable, uncountable] something that causes problems, or that makes someone or something less likely to be successful or effective OPP advantage disadvantage of The disadvantage of the material is that it fades in strong sunlight. disadvan...
n. 1. an unfavourable circumstance, state of affairs, thing, person, etc. 2. injury, loss, or detriment. 3. an unfavourable condition or situation (esp in the phrase at a disadvantage) vb. ( tr) to put at a disadvantage; handicap.
