disadvantage

A noun referring to a condition or circumstance that puts someone in an inferior or less favorable position compared to others.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее неблагоприятное условие, обстоятельство или качество, которое снижает вероятность успеха или затрудняет достижение цели.esSustantivo que denota una condición, circunstancia o cualidad desfavorable que reduce las posibilidades de éxito o dificulta el logro de un objetivo. También puede referirse a un aspecto negativo o una desventaja en comparación con algo o alguien.frNom désignant une condition, une circonstance ou une qualité défavorable qui réduit les chances de succès ou rend plus difficile l'atteinte d'un objectif.deSubstantiv, das einen ungünstigen Umstand, eine nachteilige Bedingung oder Eigenschaft bezeichnet, die den Erfolg erschwert oder die Zielerreichung behindert.ptSubstantivo que designa uma condição, circunstância ou característica desfavorável que reduz a chance de sucesso ou dificulta alcançar um objetivo. Também pode se referir a um prejuízo, perda ou desvantagem em uma comparação.zh指不利的条件、情况或特质，会降低成功的可能性或使目标更难实现。arاسم يدل على ظرف أو صفة أو حالة غير مواتية تقلل من فرص النجاح أو تجعل تحقيق الهدف أصعب.

1. Drawback or negative aspect B1 formal

   A condition or circumstance that puts someone or something in an unfavorable position.

   • The main disadvantage of living in a big city is the high cost of living.
   • One disadvantage of this plan is the lack of flexibility.
   • Being short can be a disadvantage in basketball.

   ruНедостатокesDesventajafrdésavantagedeNachteilptDesvantagemzh缺点arعيب

   Synonyme: detrimentdownsidedrawbackflawhandicaphindranceliabilityminussnagweakness

   Antonyme: advantageassetbenefitboonplus

2. Loss or damage B2 formal

   Something that causes harm, loss, or difficulty.

   • The new policy put small businesses at a disadvantage.
   • His lack of experience was a serious disadvantage in the job interview.
   • The team played at a disadvantage because their star player was injured.

   ruНедостатокesPérdida o dañofrpréjudicedeNachteilptDesvantagemzh缺点arضرر

   Synonyme: detrimentdownsidedrawbackhandicaphindranceimpedimentliabilityobstaclesnag

   Antonyme: advantageassetbenefitgainhelp

• disadvantages plural form
• disadvantages' possessive plural form
• disadvantage's possessive singular form