disadvantage

/dˌɪsɐdvˈɑːntɪd‍ʒ/

/ˌdɪsədˈvænɪdʒ/, /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/

Disadvantage

a situation that has fewer or no benefits over another, which makes succeeding difficult

antonyms : advantage

to disadvantage

MAIN VERB

to reduce someone or something's chance of success compared to that of other people or things

synonyms : disfavor

antonyms : advantage

Examples

1. College for all is disadvantaging many young people.

2. This approach had several disadvantages.

3. The benefits far outweigh that disadvantage.

4. However, this rectangular shape has its disadvantages.