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disadvantage

di·sad·van·tage

UK/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ US/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ uncommon
noun (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

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verb

1.

put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm

  • “This rule clearly disadvantages me”
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Origin

From Middle English disavauntage, from Old French desavantage.

Phrases

  • first-mover disadvantage

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