English Dictionary
Definition of “disadvantageous”
disadvantageous (dɪsˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs
;ˌdɪsæd-)
Definitions
adjective
- unfavourable; detrimental
Alternative Forms
disˌadvanˈtageously adverb disˌadvanˈtageousness noun
Synonyms
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unfavourable,
damaging,
harmful,
adverse,
detrimental,
inconvenient,
hurtful,
prejudicial,
deleterious,
injurious,
ill-timed,
inopportune,
inexpedient,
Usage examples
In fact, I suspect there is quite a lot to be found out about Mr Craybourne-Fisk that might be electorally disadvantageous.
Barnard, Robert, Political Suicide (1986)However, Pakistan has baulked at this, arguing that as a smaller country, such a commitment would be disadvantageous.
India Today (1998)He said the bank had pressured him into selling prawns six weeks ahead of the normal selling season and at a disadvantageous price.
Irish Times (2002)In many cases, however, it is merely inertia which makes us stay with what has plainly become a disadvantageous product.
Independent (1999)What merit must a General have who achieves such wonders under such disadvantageous circumstances.
Brian Dolan, JOSIAH WEDGWOOD: Entrepreneur to the Enlightenment (2004)
