disadvantage
noun
1. the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
Definition categories: attribute, liability
Sentences with disadvantage as a noun:
- The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere.
- My height is a disadvantage for reaching high shelves.
verb
1. put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
- This rule clearly disadvantages me
Similar word(s): disfavor, disfavour
Definition categories: social, discriminate, separate
Sentences with disadvantage as a verb:
- They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries.