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disadvantages

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. 1.A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con.
  2. 2.A setback or handicap.
  3. 3.Loss; detriment; hindrance.

verb

  1. 1.To place at a disadvantage.

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