(|)dis+, also |disədˌv- adjective
Etymology: dis- (I) + advantageous
1. : constituting a disadvantage : unfavorable , prejudicial
a disadvantageous trait
found the terms of sale disadvantageous
2. : tending to diminish esteem : disparaging, derogatory
his action was viewed in a disadvantageous light by many
• disadvantageously adverb
• disadvantageousness noun -es