disadvantage

noun
UK: /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
US: /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/

  1. A condition or situation that puts someone in an unfavorable position.

    1. The disadvantage is the cost.
    2. Her lack of experience is a clear disadvantage in the competition.

  2. Something that makes it more difficult for you to succeed.

    1. It is a disadvantage to start last.
    2. The team's main disadvantage was the poor condition of their stadium.

Synonyms

drawback handicap weakness impediment
disadvantage transitive-verb

  1. To cause detriment or put at a disadvantage.

    1. Don't disadvantage yourself.
    2. The new law may disadvantage small businesses in the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disadvantage" in English means: A condition or situation that puts someone in an unfavorable position., Something that makes it more difficult for you to succeed..

The phonetic transcription of "disadvantage" is /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disadvantage": drawback, handicap, weakness, impediment.

Example usage of "disadvantage": "The disadvantage is the cost.". More examples on the page.