disadvantage
Noun:
- An unfavorable condition or circumstance that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness: A "disadvantage" is a quality, situation, or factor that makes someone or something less likely to succeed or be effective compared to others.
- A loss or detriment: "Disadvantage" can also refer to the harm or damage suffered as a result of an unfavorable position.
Verb:
- To place in an unfavorable position; to hinder or harm: To "disadvantage" someone or something means to cause them to be at a disadvantage, putting them in a less favorable situation.
Noun: His lack of formal education was a major disadvantage when applying for the job.The team's small size is a significant disadvantage in this competition.She argued the new policy would be to the disadvantage of low-income families.
Verb: The new tax laws are likely to disadvantage small business owners.A system that disadvantages one group over another is unfair.
"At a disadvantage": In an unfavorable or inferior position. Without the proper tools, the repair crew was at a distinct disadvantage.
"To someone's disadvantage": Resulting in a loss or detriment for someone. The court's ruling worked to the disadvantage of the plaintiff.
"To the disadvantage of": Causing harm or a less favorable outcome for. The decision was made to the disadvantage of the local community.
Disadvantaged (adj): Lacking the basic resources or conditions considered normal in a society; deprived. The program provides aid to disadvantaged communities.
Disadvantageous (adj): Constituting a disadvantage; unfavorable. The terms of the contract were disadvantageous to the company.
- Noun: Drawback, handicap, hindrance, downside, detriment, weakness.
- Verb: Handicap, hinder, impede, hamper, prejudice.
- Noun: Advantage, benefit, asset, boon, edge.
- Verb: Advantage, benefit, help, favor.
- Weigh the advantages and disadvantages: To consider both the positive and negative aspects before making a decision.
- the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
- put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
- This rule clearly disadvantages me