disadvantage

Word parts

dis- + advantage

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/, SAMPA: /%dIs@d"vA:ntIdZ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/, SAMPA: /%dIs@d"v{ntIdZ/

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Noun

Singular disadvantage

Plural disadvantages

1. (countable) A disadvantage is something that is a handicap or a weakness.
   • Antonym: advantage

   The hockey team had a disadvantage against its opponents because its goalie was not good.