Pronunciation: /dɪs.ədˈvæntɪdʒəs/
adjective causing disadvantage or harm
A1 Having too many distractions while studying can be disadvantageous for students.
A2 Using outdated technology may prove disadvantageous in a competitive job market.
B1 Lack of experience in the field can be disadvantageous when applying for senior positions.
B2 Not having strong communication skills can be disadvantageous in a leadership role.
C1 Ignoring feedback from colleagues can prove disadvantageous in the long run.
C2 Failing to adapt to changing market trends can be highly disadvantageous for businesses.
formal One disadvantageous aspect of the new policy is its impact on small businesses.
informal It's kind of disadvantageous that we have to work late on Fridays.
slang It really sucks that the weather is so disadvantageous for our beach day.
figurative His stubbornness proved to be disadvantageous in the long run, as he missed out on valuable opportunities.
disadvantaged
disadvantageous
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is being disadvantageous
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to disadvantage
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