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- [dis-uh d-van-tij, -vahn-]
- /ˌdɪs ədˈvæn tɪdʒ, -ˈvɑn-/
- /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
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- [dis-uh d-van-tij, -vahn-]
- /ˌdɪs ədˈvæn tɪdʒ, -ˈvɑn-/
Definitions of disadvantage word
- noun disadvantage absence or deprivation of advantage or equality. 1
- noun disadvantage the state or an instance of being in an unfavorable circumstance or condition: to be at a disadvantage. 1
- noun disadvantage something that puts one in an unfavorable position or condition: His bad temper is a disadvantage. 1
- noun disadvantage injury to interest, reputation, credit, profit, etc.; loss: Your behavior is a disadvantage to your family's good name. 1
- verb with object disadvantage to subject to disadvantage: I was disadvantaged by illness. 1
- noun disadvantage An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness. 1
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Origin of disadvantage
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English disavauntage < Anglo-French; Old French desavantage. See dis-1, advantage
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Parts of speech for Disadvantage
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disadvantage popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disadvantage
noun disadvantage
- detriment — If something happens to the detriment of something or to a person's detriment, it causes harm or damage to them.
- harm — a U.S. air-to-surface missile designed to detect and destroy radar sites by homing on their emissions.
- prejudice — an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.
- deprivation — If you suffer deprivation, you do not have or are prevented from having something that you want or need.
- injury — harm or damage that is done or sustained: to escape without injury.
verb disadvantage
- hit — to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
Antonyms for disadvantage
noun disadvantage
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- giving — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
- favor — something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor.
- gain — to make a gain or gains in.
- profit — Often, profits. pecuniary gain resulting from the employment of capital in any transaction. Compare gross profit, net profit. the ratio of such pecuniary gain to the amount of capital invested. returns, proceeds, or revenue, as from property or investments.
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