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/dɪsˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/ · dis.ad.van.tage.ous
adjective
  1. Not advantageous; detrimental or unfavorable. The company's decision to downsize was deemed disadvantageous to the employees.
  2. Causing a disadvantage or hindrance. The new policy proved disadvantageous to the students, as it limited their access to resources.

Synonyms

unfavorabledetrimentalharmfuldisadvantagingunhelpfulinconvenientunprofitableunbeneficial

Antonyms

advantageousfavorablebeneficialhelpfulconvenientprofitable
Did you know? The term 'disadvantageous' has been used in various contexts, including law and business, to describe situations where a particular action or decision has a negative impact on a party involved.

Related terms

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Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026