disadvantage

noun
[L297570]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : disadvantage
  • plural : disadvantages

Senses

  • quality that detracts or takes away; quality of being better than an alternative in some respect
  • argument that a team brings up against a policy action that is being considered

disadvantage

verb
[L314415]

Compounds

Combines

Forms

  • simple present : disadvantage
  • simple present, singular, third person : disadvantages
  • simple past : disadvantaged
  • present participle : disadvantaging
  • past participle : disadvantaged

Senses

  • cause to be in a less fortunate position