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disadvantage

dis·ad·van·tage

disadvantage

 
 
pronunciation:
dIs d vaen tihj
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
features:
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part of speech: 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
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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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: disadvantages, disadvantaging, disadvantaged
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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