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disadvantage

/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/noun, verb4 syllables

Disadvantage means: put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm.

Synonyms for disadvantage9

verb, as in put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm

disfavor, disfavour

also used for disadvantage

afterdeal, con, drawback, malefit, downside, weakness, tell against

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Opposites of disadvantage

advantage

What does disadvantage mean?2

verb

1

put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm“This rule clearly disadvantages me”

noun

1

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with disadvantage?1

three syllables

advantage
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Disadvantage in a sentence

  • My sister is clumsy, which is a disadvantage to her.unknown
  • Modesty is a virtue, but it's a disadvantage in this sick world.maaster
  • Aside from that, it's true that television has certain disadvantages.Miktsoanit
  • On the other hand, there are some disadvantages.CM
  • The comparison between the two was to his disadvantage.Ivanovb
  • His bad health is a great disadvantage to him.unknown
  • The disadvantage of excellent insulation is that it quickly leads to overheating.unknown
  • Not being tall is not a serious disadvantage in life.unknown

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Forms of disadvantage

as a noun

plural
disadvantages

as a verb

past tense
disadvantaged
present participle
disadvantaging
third-person singular
disadvantages
past participle
disadvantaged