disadvantage
gb/dˌɪsədvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/ us/dˌɪsədvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
B1
Inglês
~ 7900
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B1
entity
1
negative aspect or drawback
A bad point or negative side of something that makes it less good or useful.
Padrão de uso:
[something] has the disadvantage of [doing something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"it is a big disadvantage for me"* when they mean the situation itself is unfavorable; more natural is *"This is a big disadvantage for me"* or *"This puts me at a disadvantage"*. Another common mistake is using a singular where a plural is needed, e.g. *"There are many disadvantage"* instead of *"many disadvantages"*.
Sinónimos
drawback (Very close in meaning; often slightly more informal and common in speech for practical problems.)
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downside (Informal; often used when talking about the negative part of something that is mostly positive.)
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weakness (Suggests a point where something is not strong or effective, especially in ability or structure.)
Antónimos
advantage (The direct opposite; a positive feature that makes something better or more likely to succeed.)
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benefit (Focuses on the helpful or useful effect, which is the reverse of a disadvantage.)
Colocações
a major disadvantage
|a serious disadvantage
|a key disadvantage
|a clear disadvantage
|advantages and disadvantages
|weigh the disadvantages
Temas
daily life
|discussion
|business
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Exemplos
- One big disadvantage of working from home is the lack of clear boundaries between work and personal life.
- The main disadvantage of this plan is its high cost.
- A disadvantage of the new software is that it only works on the latest phones.
- Every solution has its advantages and disadvantages.
- Living in a small town has the disadvantage of fewer job opportunities.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- A disadvantage of this car is that it uses a lot of fuel.
- The internet has many advantages, but it also has disadvantages.
- One disadvantage of my job is that I work at night.
- A disadvantage of living far from the city is the long drive to work.
unknown
B2
state
2
unfavorable position or condition
A bad situation that makes a person or group weaker or less likely to win than others.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is at a disadvantage
Erro comum:
Learners often say *"in a disadvantage"* instead of *"at a disadvantage"*. The correct preposition in this fixed phrase is *at*: *"They are at a disadvantage."* Another mistake is using *"disadvantaged"* in place of the noun, as in *"They are in a disadvantaged"*; it should be *"They are disadvantaged"* or *"They are at a disadvantage."*
Sinónimos
handicap (Can mean a limiting condition or barrier; in modern usage it is often avoided in social contexts because it may sound insensitive.)
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disfavor (More formal; focuses on not being favored or supported, especially by people in power.)
Antónimos
advantage (Opposite condition; a situation where someone is more likely to succeed than others.)
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edge (Informal; a slight advantage over someone in competition.)
Colocações
be at a disadvantage
|put [someone] at a disadvantage
|start at a disadvantage
|social disadvantage
|economic disadvantage
|grow up at a disadvantage
Temas
society
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Exemplos
- Students from low-income families are often at a disadvantage in the education system.
- Not speaking the local language put her at a clear disadvantage during the job interview.
- The team started the game at a disadvantage because two key players were injured.
- He grew up at a severe social disadvantage but still managed to become a successful lawyer.
- Living in a rural area can be a disadvantage when you need quick access to medical care.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She is at a disadvantage because she has less experience.
- Children from poor families are often at a disadvantage at school.
- Without glasses, I am at a disadvantage in sports.
- Not knowing English is a big disadvantage in many jobs.
Verbo
C1
action
3
put in a worse position
To cause a person or group to be in a worse or unfair position than others.
Padrão de uso:
to disadvantage [someone/something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"make a disadvantage to someone"* instead of using the verb *disadvantage*, e.g. *"This plan disadvantages small firms"*, not *"makes a disadvantage to small firms"*. Another mistake is using a passive without *"be"*, such as *"They disadvantaged"* when the meaning is *"They are disadvantaged."*
Sinónimos
harm (Broader; means to cause damage or hurt, not only to put in a weaker position.)
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penalize (Often used when official rules or decisions treat someone more strictly or harshly than others.)
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undermine (Focuses on weakening someone's position or chances, sometimes in a secret or gradual way.)
Antónimos
advantage (As a verb, often in the phrase *"to advantage someone"* (formal/rare), meaning to help them; opposite of putting them in a worse position.)
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favor (To give support or benefits to someone, which is the opposite of disadvantaging them.)
Colocações
seriously disadvantage
|unfairly disadvantage
|disadvantage certain groups
|disadvantage [someone] in [something]
|policies that disadvantage [someone]
|economically disadvantage
Temas
society
|law
|work
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Exemplos
- The new tax rules could disadvantage small businesses and favor large corporations.
- These admission policies may unintentionally disadvantage students from rural areas.
- Strict dress codes sometimes disadvantage people who cannot afford expensive clothes.
- Changing the deadline at short notice would clearly disadvantage overseas applicants.
- We must ensure that our decisions do not disadvantage any particular group.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The new law may disadvantage older workers.
- High fees disadvantage poor students.
- We should not disadvantage people because of their age.
- This rule will disadvantage small companies.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
disadvantage
IPA
GB/dˌɪsədvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
US/dˌɪsədvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
Sílabas e acento
dis - ad - vant - age (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (vant)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: disadvantage
- Plural: disadvantage, disadvantages
Verb
- Base: disadvantage
- 3rd Person Singular: disadvantages
- Present Participle: disadvantaging
- Past: disadvantaged
Família de palavras
Forms
disadvantages
noun
disadvantaging
verb
disadvantaged
verb
Core family
disadvantageous
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
advantage
noun B1
advantageous
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
disadvantageously
adverb
Expressões
at a disadvantage
1/ˈæt ə dˌɪsədvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
in a weaker position
In a situation where you are less likely to win, succeed, or be treated fairly than other people.
Exemplos
- Without proper training, new employees are at a disadvantage compared to experienced staff.
- Children who do not have internet access at home are at a disadvantage at school.
- Not having a car puts you at a disadvantage if you live in the countryside.
at a social disadvantage
1/ˈæt ə sˈoʊʃəl dˌɪsədvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
in a weaker social position
In a worse position in society because of your family, money, or other social reasons.
Exemplos
- Children from minority groups are often at a social disadvantage.
- Growing up in a poor neighborhood can put young people at a social disadvantage.
- Girls in some regions are still at a social disadvantage compared to boys.
economic disadvantage
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk dˌɪsədvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
financially weaker position
A situation where a person or group has less money and resources, which makes life and success more difficult.
Exemplos
- The program helps students who face economic disadvantage.
- Economic disadvantage can limit a family's access to good healthcare and education.
- Policies must address economic disadvantage in rural areas.
put [someone] at a disadvantage
1/pˈʊt sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈæt ə dˌɪsədvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
cause someone a weaker position
To cause a person or group to be in a worse or less successful situation than others.
Exemplos
- The late change in the exam time put many students at a disadvantage.
- Speaking with a strong accent can put job seekers at a disadvantage in some industries.
- These rules put small companies at a disadvantage against big international firms.
to one's disadvantage
1/tə wˈʌnz dˌɪsədvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
in a way that harms you
In a way that is bad for you or makes your situation worse.
Exemplos
- He spoke too quickly, which was to his disadvantage in the debate.
- She signed the contract without reading it carefully, much to her disadvantage.
- The evidence was used to the defendant's disadvantage.