disadvantageous

Word parts

dis- + advantage + -ous
disadvantage + advantageous

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪsˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Adjective

Positive disadvantageous

Comparative more disadvantageous

Superlative most disadvantageous

1. If something is disadvantageous, it is making something more difficult.
   • Antonym: advantageous

   Not getting enough sleep before the big test can be very disadvantageous.