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   dis·ad·van·tage

   /ˌdisədˈvan(t)ij/

   noun

   • 1. an unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness: "a major disadvantage is the limited nature of the data" Similar drawbacksnagdownsidestumbling blockcatchpitfallfly in the ointmentweak spot/pointweaknessflawdefectfaulthandicaplimitationtroubledifficultyproblemcomplicationliabilitynuisancehindranceobstacleimpedimentdisbenefitinformal:minushiccupspanner in the worksmonkey wrench in the worksOpposite advantagebenefit

   verb

   • 1. place in an unfavorable position in relation to someone or something else: "we are disadvantaging the next generation"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French desavantage, from des- (expressing reversal) + avantage ‘advantage’.

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