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disadvantage

noun verb

The quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

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Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
18
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ

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noun

  1. The quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

verb

  1. Put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm

    “This rule clearly disadvantages me”

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Example Sentences

This rule clearly disadvantages me

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