Disadvantage - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ|  American pronunciation of the word disadvantage
Brit.  |dɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ|  British pronunciation of the word disadvantage

noun

- the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

verb

- put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm (syn: disfavor, disfavour)
This rule clearly disadvantages me

Extra examples

She had the disadvantage of growing up in a poor community.

They argued that the new regulations would place their company at a competitive disadvantage in the marketplace.

There are advantages and disadvantages to the new system.

The disadvantage of the material is that it fades in strong sunlight.

There are some big disadvantages to marriage - you do lose a lot of your freedom.

Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages .

Anyone who can't use a computer is at a disadvantage .

The new rules may put European farmers at a disadvantage.

The benefits of the system far outweigh the disadvantages.

Criminal behaviour can be linked to economic disadvantage.

This rule clearly disadvantages me

Our yard is only small, and has the added disadvantage of facing north.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: disadvantage
he/she/it: disadvantages
present participle: disadvantaging
past tense: disadvantaged
past participle: disadvantaged
noun
singular: disadvantage
plural: disadvantages
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