disadvantage

Phonetic Respelling: [ dis-uhd-van-tij, -vahn- ]

Definition:

n. a condition or situation that makes it more difficult to succeed; something that causes a condition that is not favorable; drawback

Sentence:

The new rules worked to their disadvantage.

More example sentences:

The new rules worked to their disadvantage.

Hear it

What was NOT a disadvantage of Freddy breaking his arm?

Hear it

How is being cold-blooded a disadvantage for an alligator?

Hear it

What is a disadvantage of writing in third person?

Hear it

What is a disadvantage of writing in first person?

Hear it

What was a disadvantage of the jawbreaker?

Hear it

All of the following are listed as being a disadvantage of being small in the city except what?

Hear it

Synonyms:

drawback; handicap; not favorable

Antonyms:

advantage; edge; benefit

Disadvantage rhymes:

• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • advantage
  • advantage
  • mismanage
  • unmanage
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • micromanage