disadvantageous
adjectiveHow many syllables in disadvantageous?
There are 5 syllables in the word disadvantageous.How to pronounce disadvantageous:
Definition of disadvantageous:
- disadvantageous (adjective):
- constituting a disadvantage
- constituting a disadvantage.
- unfavourable to one's interests
Synonyms for disadvantageous:
adverse
bad
counter
damaging
dangerous
deleterious
destructive
detrimental
harmful
hazardous
hostile
hurtful
ill-timed
inconvenient
inexpedient
inimical
injurious
inopportune
minus
negative
prejudicial
risky
threatening
unfavorable
unfavourable
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Antonyms for disadvantageous:
advantageous
affable
agreeable
aiding
amiable
amicable
assisting
auspicious
beneficial
benevolent
complimentary
congenial
convenient
favorable
favourable
fortunate
friendly
genial
good
gracious
happy
helpful
hospitable
kind
kindly
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