English Explanatory Dictionary

disadvantage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A weakness or undesirable characteristic; con; drawback.
  2. A setback or handicap.
  3. Loss; detriment; hindrance.
verb
  1. To place at a disadvantage.

Pronunciation

dĭs'əd-vän'tĭj /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-disadvantage.wav dĭs'əd-văn'tĭj /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/

Word forms

disadvantage disadvantages disadvauntage disadvantaging disadvantaged

Etymology

From Middle English disavauntage, from Old French desavantage.

Synonyms

afterdeal con drawback malefit downside weakness tell against

Antonyms

advantage

Derived words

disadvantageable first-mover disadvantage disadvantageous disadvantageously disadvantageousness
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