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disadvantageous
adjective
involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness
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dɪsˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs
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adjective
involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness
“a disadvantageous outcome”
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a disadvantageous outcome
a well-known study from the 1970's showed that gender stereotyping placed women in a disadvantageous position
made an unfavorable impression
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