Sekirov Dictionary

disadvantage

UK /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/US /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/

noun 3
verb 1
forms 4
phrases 1

noun3

•
A weakness or undesirable characteristic; con; drawback.
- The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere.
•
A setback or handicap.
- My height is a disadvantage for reaching high shelves.
•
Loss; detriment; hindrance.
- They would throw a construction on his conduct, to his disadvantage before the public. — 1834

verb1

•
To place at a disadvantage.
- They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries.

forms

disadvantaged · disadvantaging · disadvantages · disadvantageth

Phrases with disadvantage

first-mover disadvantage
A situation in which a company or individual that creates or introduces a new idea, product, or service is later at a disadvantage because others are able to copy or improve upon it, making the original seem less innovative or valuable, or because of other factors, such as breaking down barriers (at a cost) that others thus won't have to face.

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