/ ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ; NAmE -ˈvæn-/ noun
[ C , U ] disadvantage (of sth) | disadvantage (to sth) something that causes problems and tends to stop sb/sth from succeeding or making progress :
a serious / severe / considerable disadvantage
One major disadvantage of the area is the lack of public transport.
There are disadvantages to the plan.
What's the main disadvantage ?
I was at a disadvantage compared to the younger members of the team.
The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage .
I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage .
The advantages of the scheme far outweighed the disadvantages .
Many children in the class suffered severe social and economic disadvantage.
OPP advantage
► dis·ad·van·tage verb [ vn ]
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French desavantage , from des- (expressing reversal) + avantage advantage.