disadvantage

• Sustantivo 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.

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

1. Drawback or negative aspectB1formal

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

   Desventaja

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdetrimentdownsidedrawbackflawhandicaphindranceliabilityminussnagweakness

   Antónimosadvantageassetbenefitboonplus

2. Loss or damageB2formal

   Something that causes harm, loss, or difficulty.

   Pérdida o daño

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdetrimentdownsidedrawbackhandicaphindranceimpedimentliabilityobstaclesnag

   Antónimosadvantageassetbenefitgainhelp