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Uncommondisadvantages
The correct spelling is disadvantages.
How to pronounce disadvantages
noun
Say it like: Dis-adv-ant-aje-s
The correct spelling is disadvantages. A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con. For example: "The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere."
Usage Examples
“The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere.”
“My height is a disadvantage for reaching high shelves.”
“They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con.
- 2.A setback or handicap.
- 3.Loss; detriment; hindrance.
verb
- 1.To place at a disadvantage.
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