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dis·ad·van·tage
 disadvantage
- pronunciation:
- dIs
 d
vaen
tihj
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an unfavorable or inferior condition or circumstance.
at a disadvantage in negotiating
- antonyms:
- advantage, edge
- similar words:
- deficiency, handicap, impediment, insufficiency, lack
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| definition 2: |
that which causes an inferior or unfavorable condition; handicap.
One disadvantage of this car is its worn tires.- synonyms:
- drawback, handicap
- antonyms:
- advantage, benefit
- similar words:
- defect, flaw, impediment, liability, minus
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| related words: |
detriment, disability, loss, prejudice |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
disadvantaged, disadvantages, disadvantaging |
| definition: |
to put into an unfavorable or inferior condition or circumstance.
Lower earnings disadvantage single women.- synonyms:
- handicap, hinder
- antonyms:
- benefit, profit
- similar words:
- impede
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| related words: |
prejudice |
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