Disadvantages Meaning and Definition


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Disadvantages meaning

Word: Disadvantages

How to pronounce: dɪsədˈvɑːntɪʤ

Noun

Definitions:

1. An unfavourable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

Example sentences: "A major disadvantage is the limited nature of the data"

Verb

Definitions:

1. Put in an unfavourable position in relation to someone or something else.

Example sentences: "The pension scheme tends to disadvantage women"


Synonyms:

shortcoming

flaw

shortage

drawback

defect

handicap

limitation

dearth

scarcity

gap

detriment

inconvenience

discomfort

nuisance

unprofitableness

lack

paucity

adverse

con

downside

unfavourable

minus

negative

weak point

weakness


Antonyms:

advantage

benefit


Derivations:

disadvantageous


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Disadvantages in Other Languages...

Spanish: Desventaja

German: Nachteil

French: Inconvénient

Italian: Svantaggio

Turkish: Dezavantaj


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