disadvantage
11disadvantage — n. 1) to offset, outweigh a disadvantage 2) a decided disadvantage 3) a disadvantage for, to 4) a disadvantage to + inf. (it was a disadvantage not to have a car available = it was a disadvantage not having a car available) 5) at a disadvantage… …
12disadvantage — dis|ad|van|tage1 [ˌdısədˈva:ntıdʒ US ˈvæn ] n [U and C] something that causes problems, or that makes someone or something less likely to be successful or effective ≠ ↑advantage disadvantage of ▪ The main disadvantage of the material is that it… …
13disadvantage — dis|ad|van|tage1 [ ,dısəd væntıdʒ ] noun count or uncount ** something that makes someone or something less effective, successful, or attractive: Grants are available for projects that tackle disadvantage in deprived areas. disadvantage of: One… …
14disadvantage — [[t]dɪ̱sədvɑ͟ːntɪʤ, væ̱n [/t]] disadvantages 1) N COUNT: oft N of n A disadvantage is a factor which makes someone or something less useful, acceptable, or successful than other people or things. His two main rivals suffer the disadvantage of… …
15disadvantage — I UK [ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ] / US [ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms disadvantage : singular disadvantage plural disadvantages ** something that makes someone or something less effective, successful, or attractive Grants are… …
16disadvantage — noun (C, U) an unfavourable condition or quality that makes someone or something less likely to be successful or effective (+ of): The main disadvantage of the project is the cost. (+ to): There are some disadvantages to his proposal. | be at a… …
17disadvantage — I. noun Etymology: Middle English disavauntage, from Anglo French desavantage, from des dis + avantage advantage Date: 14th century 1. loss or damage especially to reputation, credit, or finances ; detriment < the deal worked to their… …
18disadvantage — /dis euhd van tij, vahn /, n., v., disadvantaged, disadvantaging. n. 1. absence or deprivation of advantage or equality. 2. the state or an instance of being in an unfavorable circumstance or condition: to be at a disadvantage. 3. something that… …
19disadvantage — 1. noun /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ,ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/ a) A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con. The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere. b) A setback or handicap …
20disadvantage — dis•ad•van•tage [[t]ˌdɪs ədˈvæn tɪdʒ, ˈvɑn [/t]] n. v. taged, tag•ing 1) absence or deprivation of advantage or equality 2) the state or an instance of being in an unfavorable circumstance or condition: to be at a disadvantage[/ex] 3) something… …
