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disadvantage
/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
Synonyms & Antonyms
A disadvantage is a condition or circumstance that puts one in an unfavorable or inferior position. It is something that makes success or progress more difficult.
Synonyms
drawback
handicap
downside
weakness
impediment
Antonyms
advantage
benefit
asset
strength
plus
Translations
disadvantage in your language
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عربي
العيب هو ظرف أو حالة تضع الشخص في موقف غير مواتٍ أو أدنى.
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اردو
نقصان ایک ایسی حالت یا صورتحال ہے جو کسی کو ناموافق یا کمتر پوزیشن میں ڈال دیتی ہے۔
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हिंदी
नुकसान एक ऐसी स्थिति या परिस्थिति है जो किसी को प्रतिकूल या निम्न स्थिति में डाल देती है।
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中文
劣势是指使某人处于不利或次要地位的条件或情况。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
It's a problem or a bad point. It makes things harder for someone. It's like a weakness.
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Memory TipRemember 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite', so 'disadvantage' is the opposite of 'advantage'.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
One major disadvantage (negative point) of living in the city is the high cost of housing.
His lack of experience was a significant disadvantage (weakness) when applying for the senior position.
Despite its small size, the team turned their disadvantage (drawback) into an advantage by being more agile.
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