Disadvantageous

Synonyms of disadvantageous

• unlucky
• unfavorable
• unfortunate

Antonyms of disadvantageous

• advantageous
• beneficial
• favorable

Collocations of disadvantageous

situation

Frequency: 70 %

The difficult situation proved to be disadvantageous for the company.

effect

Frequency: 65 %

The negative effect of the new policy was disadvantageous for the employees.

decision

Frequency: 60 %

His unwise decision turned out to be disadvantageous in the long run.

consequence

Frequency: 55 %

The detrimental consequence of his actions was disadvantageous for his reputation.

outcome

Frequency: 50 %

The unfavorable outcome of the project was disadvantageous for the team.

Idiomatic Expressions for disadvantageous

• Phrase: put someone at a disadvantage
  Meaning: to cause someone to be in a less favorable position
  Usage: The new tax laws put small businesses at a disadvantage.