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Meaning of disadvantage

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

disadvantage

Pronunciation:/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ//ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con.

    Example: The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere.

  2. A setback or handicap.

    Example: My height is a disadvantage for reaching high shelves.

  3. Loss; detriment; hindrance.

verb

Definitions

  1. To place at a disadvantage.

    Example: They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries.