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disadvantage

dis·ad·van·tage

disadvantage

 
 
pronunciation:
dIs d vaen tihj
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a condition that makes it more difficult to succeed.
Not knowing English is a disadvantage if you live in the United States.
 
antonyms:
advantage
similar words:
handicap, lack
definition 2: a reason for something being not very good.
One disadvantage of this car is that it uses a lot of gas.
synonyms:
drawback, handicap
antonyms:
benefit
similar words:
liability
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