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disadvantage
[dis-uhd-van-tij, -vahn-]
noun
absence or deprivation of advantage or equality.
Synonyms: , ,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.
injury to interest, reputation, credit, profit, etc.; loss.
Your behavior is a disadvantage to your family's good name.
Synonyms: , , ,
verb (used with object)
to subject to disadvantage.
I was disadvantaged by illness.
disadvantage
/ ˌɪəˈɑːԳɪ /
noun
an unfavourable circumstance, state of affairs, thing, person, etc
injury, loss, or detriment
an unfavourable condition or situation (esp in the phrase at a disadvantage )
verb
(tr) to put at a disadvantage; handicap
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of disadvantage1
Example Sentences
They say the GHF has militarised the aid supply, endangering civilians who also have to cross front lines to get to the distribution sites, while disadvantaging the weak and sick.
More teams have been playing on Thursdays because of an officials shortage, so this helps teams that would be at a disadvantage if the date was on a Friday.
Matt's around average height for a man in the UK, but says some daters' preferences for taller men have disadvantaged him on the apps.
Many schools in disadvantaged areas find it harder to recruit teachers, especially in specialist subjects, meaning disadvantaged pupils may have fewer opportunities, Teach First chief executive Russell Hobby says.
It could be argued that the restriction means those teams will suffer a competitive disadvantage, given their rivals will be able to draw on support from the stands.
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