disadvantage
nounDivide disadvantage into syllables:
dis · ad · van · tage
How to pronounce disadvantage:
Definition of disadvantage:
- disadvantage (noun):
- an unfavourable or harmful circumstance
- the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position.
- loss or damage especially to reputation, credit, or finances detriment
Synonyms for disadvantage:
awkwardness
burden
debit
defect
deprivation
disability
disbenefit
downside
drawback
flaw
fly in the ointment
handicap
hardship
hindrance
hurdle
impediment
inconvenience
inexpedience
inexpediency
inferiority
liability
limitation
minus
negative
nuisance
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Antonyms for disadvantage:
accomplishment
achievement
added value
additional benefit
advance
advancement
advantage
advantageousness
aid
allowance
amelioration
asset
assist
assistance
assistant
backup
benefit
betterment
blessing
bonus
boon
boost
bounty
break
calm
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