Disadvantage (Noun)
Meaning
The quality of having an inferior or less favorable position.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Their geographical location put them at a disadvantage in terms of trade and commerce with neighboring cities.
- A language barrier proved to be a significant disadvantage for her in securing a job in a foreign country.
- Not having access to high-speed internet put rural areas at a disadvantage in the rapidly changing digital landscape.
- Being from a lower socioeconomic background placed her at a disadvantage in securing college admissions and scholarships.
- Their smaller size was a significant disadvantage in competing with larger and more established companies in the industry.
Antonyms
Hyponyms
- Shortcoming
- Nuisance Value
- Unfavorable Position
- Unfavourableness
- Deprivation
- Inexpediency
- Unprofitability