disadvantageous

/,disædvɑ:n'teidʤəs/

Thân thiện

The new policy proved disadvantageous for small businesses.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Constituting a disadvantage: Describes something that creates an unfavorable condition, reduces the chance of success, or puts someone in a worse position compared to others.
   • Harmful to reputation or standing: (Less common) Can describe an action or situation that is damaging to one's good name or prestige.

Usage

The word "disadvantageous" is a formal adjective used to describe situations, conditions, agreements, or positions that are unfavorable. It is often used in analytical, academic, business, or strategic contexts to compare options or assess circumstances.

Examples

• General Use:
  • Signing the contract without reading it first would be highly disadvantageous.
  • The company's remote location is disadvantageous for attracting top talent.
• Comparative Context:
  • Our current position on the battlefield is disadvantageous.
  • The new tax law is disadvantageous to small business owners.

Advanced Usage

• "prove disadvantageous": To turn out to be unfavorable.
  • The sudden change in weather proved disadvantageous for the home team.
• "in a disadvantageous position": To be in an unfavorable situation.
  • The scandal left the politician in a disadvantageous position during the election.

Variants and Related Words

• Disadvantage (n): An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chance of success.
  • The main disadvantage of the plan is its high cost.
• Disadvantaged (adj): (Typically used about people or groups) Lacking the basic resources or conditions for a normal life; deprived.
  • The program provides aid to disadvantaged communities.

Synonyms

• Unfavorable: Not conducive to success; not advantageous.
• Detrimental: Tending to cause harm.
• Inopportune: Occurring at an inconvenient time.
• Prejudicial: Causing harm or injury.

Antonyms

• Advantageous: Providing an advantage; favorable.
• Beneficial: Producing good or helpful results.
• Favorable: Advantageous; expressing approval.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. constituting a disadvantage