disadvantage Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
verb put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
disfavor; disfavour.
- This rule clearly disadvantages me

Cf. F. désavantage.

Deprivation of advantage; unfavorable or prejudicial quality, condition, circumstance, or the like; that which hinders success, or causes loss or injury.
I was brought here under the disadvantage of being unknown by sight to any of you. Burke.

Abandoned by their great patron, the faction henceforward acted at disadvantage. Palfrey.
Loss; detriment; hindrance; prejudice to interest, fame, credit, profit, or other good.
They would throw a construction on his conduct, to his disadvantage before the public. Bancroft.
Syn. -- Detriment; injury; hurt; loss; damage.

Cf. F. désavantager.