disadvantage
noun
absence or deprivation of advantage or equality.
disadvantages
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pluralof disadvantage.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof disadvantage (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
disadvantagenounabsence or deprivation of advantage or equality.
Example Sentences
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Even with Europe’s disadvantages, experts said the region still has a solid foundation in biopharma and other industries such as engineering.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
It said the school leaned on how applicants answered “hardship” questions — which ask students how they overcame disadvantages — as a proxy for race.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Those disadvantages can ultimately affect both physical and mental health.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 14, 2026
Just as importantly, there are major disadvantages in being second.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
Mouschi has now proved, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that having a cat has disadvantages as well as advantages.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
