disadvantageous

/ˈdɪsˈædvənˌteɪdʒəs/
IPA guide

Definitions of disadvantageous
  1. adjective
    constituting a disadvantage
    synonyms:
    minus, negative
    involving disadvantage or harm
    inexpedient
    not suitable or advisable
    harmful
    causing or capable of causing harm
    inopportune
    not opportune
    see moresee less
    antonyms:
    advantageous
    giving an advantage
    beneficial, good
    promoting or enhancing well-being
    plus, positive
    involving advantage or good
    discriminatory, preferential
    manifesting partiality
    expedient
    serving to promote your interest
    opportune
    suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
    profitable
    yielding material gain or profit
    show more antonyms...
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘disadvantageous'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family