disadvantage
/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
Dictionary
noun
- A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con.
"The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere."
- A setback or handicap.
"My height is a disadvantage for reaching high shelves."
- Loss; detriment; hindrance.
verb
- To place at a disadvantage.
"They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries."
Synonyms:tell against
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