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Definition of Disadvantage
1. Noun. The quality of having an inferior or less favorable position.
Generic synonyms: Liability
Specialized synonyms: Unfavorableness, Unfavourableness, Limitation, Defect, Shortcoming, Awkwardness, Nuisance Value, Deprivation, Loss, Drawback, Penalty, Inferiority, Unfavorable Position, Inexpedience, Inexpediency, Unprofitability, Unprofitableness
Antonyms: Advantage
Derivative terms: Disadvantageous
Specialized synonyms: Unfavorableness, Unfavourableness, Limitation, Defect, Shortcoming, Awkwardness, Nuisance Value, Deprivation, Loss, Drawback, Penalty, Inferiority, Unfavorable Position, Inexpedience, Inexpediency, Unprofitability, Unprofitableness
Antonyms: Advantage
Derivative terms: Disadvantageous
2. Verb. Put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm. "This rule clearly disadvantages me"
Exact synonyms: Disfavor, Disfavour
Specialized synonyms: Hamper, Handicap, Hinder, Prejudice
Generic synonyms: Discriminate, Separate, Single Out
Antonyms: Advantage
Derivative terms: Disfavor, Disfavour
Specialized synonyms: Hamper, Handicap, Hinder, Prejudice
Generic synonyms: Discriminate, Separate, Single Out
Antonyms: Advantage
Derivative terms: Disfavor, Disfavour
Definition of Disadvantage
1. n. Deprivation of advantage; unfavorable or prejudicial quality, condition, circumstance, or the like; that which hinders success, or causes loss or injury.
2. v. t. To injure the interest of; to be detrimental to.
Definition of Disadvantage
1. [v -TAGED, -TAGING, -TAGES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Disadvantage
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