Associations to the word «Disadvantage»

Wiktionary

DISADVANTAGE, noun. A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con.
DISADVANTAGE, noun. A setback or handicap.
DISADVANTAGE, noun. Loss; detriment; hindrance.
DISADVANTAGE, verb. (transitive) To place at a disadvantage.

Dictionary definition

DISADVANTAGE, noun. The quality of having an inferior or less favorable position.
DISADVANTAGE, verb. Put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm; "This rule clearly disadvantages me".

Wise words

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