disadvantageous
Americanadjective
adjective
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Other Word Forms
- disadvantageously adverb
- disadvantageousness noun
- quasi-disadvantageous adjective
- quasi-disadvantageously adverb
Etymology
Origin of disadvantageous
First recorded in 1595–1605; dis- 1 + advantageous
Example Sentences
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It added that it considers schemes of arrangement, with a 75% hurdle for shareholder acceptance and squeeze out, to be disadvantageous to public shareholders generally.
From Reuters
Many batters often shy away from participating in the Home Run Derby, fearful of injury or disadvantageous swing adjustments that could throw off a season.
From Washington Times
The ONS said an "important part" of the increased risk was because disabled people were "disproportionately exposed to a range of generally disadvantageous circumstances" compared with non-disabled people.
From BBC
In these cases, years of hard work can be wiped out and much of your home equity squandered in either a hasty sale or a disadvantageous home refinance.
From Washington Post
But Nichols said the pandemic is more disadvantageous, with candidates needing better name recognition and money to spend on advertising, reaching areas that they are unable to visit.
From Seattle Times
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