disadvantage
/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
verb
- To put someone or something in an unfavorable position; to cause difficulty or harm.
- Her lack of formal education disadvantaged her when applying for jobs.
- The new tax laws disadvantage small farmers more than large corporations.
- The rainy weather disadvantaged the outdoor wedding ceremony.
noun
- A condition or situation that makes success, progress, or advantage more difficult; a drawback or unfavorable factor.
- Not speaking the local language can be a serious disadvantage when traveling abroad.
- The team's lack of experience was a clear disadvantage in the championship game.
- One major disadvantage of living in a big city is the high cost of housing.
- Loss or harm, especially to one's reputation, finances, or well-being.
- The scandal worked to the politician's disadvantage in the election.
- Selling the house now would be to our financial disadvantage.
- He felt that the new policy put small businesses at a disadvantage.