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disadvantage

UK
/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
US
/ˌdɪsədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Translations

disadvantagenoun
disadvantages
pl
UK
/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
US
/ˌdɪsədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/
Her lack of training was a disadvantage in the interview.
Son manque de formation était un désavantage lors de l'entretien.
Additional translations
inconvénientS'emploie surtout pour un point négatif, un effet défavorable ou un défaut d'une situation.
Synonyms
drawback
handicap
liability
detriment
downside
impediment
obstacle
setback
Antonyms
advantage
disadvantageverb
disadvantaged
Past Simple
disadvantaged
Past Participle
disadvantaging
Gerund
UK
/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
US
/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
The new policy may disadvantage small businesses.
La nouvelle politique peut désavantager les petites entreprises.
Synonyms
penalize
place at a disadvantage
put at a disadvantage
undermine
disfavor
prejudice
set back
hinder
impair
handicap

Definitions

disadvantagenoun
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
The team's lack of experience was a significant disadvantage in the competition.
Something that puts a person or thing in a less favorable position; a drawback.
Poor road conditions are a major disadvantage to commuters.
disadvantageverb
To put someone or something in an unfavorable or less advantageous position.
The new policy may disadvantage small businesses by increasing their operational costs.
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