disadvantage

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Something that makes a situation worse or less favorable; a drawback.

   One disadvantage of living in the city is the noise.

2. 2
   noun

   An unfavorable position compared with others.

   Not speaking the language put her at a disadvantage.

3. 3
   verb

   To put someone in an unfavorable or worse position.

   The new rules disadvantage smaller companies.

From Middle English disavauntage, from Old French desavantage.

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