disadvantage

/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ//ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/

noun

  1. 1

    A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con.

    “The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere.”
  2. 2

    A setback or handicap.

    “My height is a disadvantage for reaching high shelves.”
  3. 3

    Loss; detriment; hindrance.

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verb

  1. 1

    To place at a disadvantage.

    “They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries.”

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