Meaning & use
disadvantage
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chance of success or acceptance.
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Being new to the industry put her at a disadvantage during salary negotiations.
Not speaking the local language was a real disadvantage while traveling.
A note on using this word
Disadvantage pairs naturally with at, as in at a disadvantage, meaning in a weaker position than others.
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