disadvantage

/ˌdɪs.ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/

/-ˈvæn.t̬ɪdʒ/

Definition

B1 a condition or situation that causes problems, especially one which causes something or someone to be less successful than other things or people: One disadvantage of living in the town is the lack of safe places for the children to play. We need to consider whether the disadvantages of the plan outweigh the advantages.Advantage and disadvantage at a disadvantage C2 in a situation in which you are less likely to succeed than others: He's at a disadvantage being so shy. This new law places/puts poorer families at a distinct disadvantage.Advantage and disadvantage disadvantageous

/ˌdɪsˌæd.vənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

/-væn-/ adjective Advantage and disadvantage

(Definition of disadvantage noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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