Advanced English Word of the Day
disadvantageDefinitions
| English > English | |
| disadvantage | |
| 1. n. A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con. |  |
| The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere. | |
| 2. n. A setback or handicap. | |
| My height is a disadvantage for reaching high shelves. | |
| 3. n. Loss; detriment; hindrance. | |
| 4. v. To place at a disadvantage. | |
| They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries. | |
Example Sentences
| The only time she has ever found it a disadvantage to be recognised was when she went to buy her car. A weak race, they are crafty and devious when they believe themselves the stronger, but are whining and obsequious when at an obvious disadvantage. |
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