Meaning & Definition of Disadvantageous in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Creating an unfavorable situation or condition.

  Example Sentence: The new tax law is disadvantageous to small business owners.

• Definition: Being likely to cause loss or harm.

  Example Sentence: His decision was disadvantageous to the team's overall success.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' and 'advantageous' from advantage.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• no advantage: A situation where there is no benefit or gain.
• disadvantage to consider: Factors that could lead to a negative outcome.

Translations

• Spanish: desventajoso

• French: défavorables

• German: nachteilhaft

• Russian: невыгодный

Related Words

• disadvantage: A condition or situation that puts one in an unfavorable position.

• advantage: A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position.

Slang Meanings of disadvantageous

• Meaning: A tough break

  Example Sentence: Missing the deadline was a tough break for him.

• Meaning: A raw deal

  Example Sentence: Getting stuck with the worst shift felt like a raw deal.