disadvantage
Pronunciation:
/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ//ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/noun
Definitions
A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con.
Example: The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere.
A setback or handicap.
Example: My height is a disadvantage for reaching high shelves.
Loss; detriment; hindrance.
verb
Definitions
To place at a disadvantage.
Example: They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries.