disadvantage
nounUK /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
US /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
A disadvantage is something that makes a thing harder or worse than others.
Not being able to swim is a disadvantage at the beach.
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2. Something that causes someone to be less likely to succeed.
His shyness was a disadvantage during the interview.
3. A condition that makes something less useful or effective.
The team played with the disadvantage of a missing player.
4. Loss or harm that makes a situation worse.
The new rule worked to the disadvantage of small shops.