disadvantage
gb/dˌɪsədvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/ us/dˌɪsədvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
B1
انگریزی
~ 7900
hátrány, hátrányban van, hátrányos helyzet, hátrányba hoz
اسم
B1
1
hátrány
A2
استعمال کا انداز:
[something] has the disadvantage of [doing something]
One big disadvantage of working from home is the lack of clear boundaries between work and personal life.
Az otthoni munkavégzés egyik nagy hátránya, hogy nincs éles határ a munka és a magánélet között.
The main disadvantage of this plan is its high cost.
A terv fő hátránya, hogy nagyon költséges.
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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
A disadvantage of this car is that it uses a lot of fuel.
Ennek az autónak az a hátránya, hogy sok üzemanyagot fogyaszt.
The internet has many advantages, but it also has disadvantages.
Az internetnek sok előnye van, de hátrányai is vannak.
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.
عام غلطی:
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"*.
معنی
negative aspect or drawback
لفظی تراکیب
a major disadvantage
|a serious disadvantage
|a key disadvantage
|a clear disadvantage
|advantages and disadvantages
|weigh the disadvantages
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
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.)
موضوعات
daily life
|discussion
|business
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
تعریف
A bad point or negative side of something that makes it less good or useful.
A negative feature, condition, or effect of something that makes it less good, less effective, or less desirable.
B2
2
استعمال کا انداز:
[someone] is at a disadvantage
Students from low-income families are often at a disadvantage in the education system.
Az alacsony jövedelmű családokból származó diákok gyakran hátrányban vannak az oktatási rendszerben.
Not speaking the local language put her at a clear disadvantage during the job interview.
Az, hogy nem beszélte a helyi nyelvet, egyértelmű hátrányba hozta az állásinterjún.
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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
She is at a disadvantage because she has less experience.
Hátrányban van, mert kevesebb tapasztalata van.
Children from poor families are often at a disadvantage at school.
A szegény családokból származó gyerekek gyakran hátrányban vannak az iskolában.
Without glasses, I am at a disadvantage in sports.
Not knowing English is a big disadvantage in many jobs.
عام غلطی:
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."*
معنی
unfavorable position or condition
لفظی تراکیب
be at a disadvantage
|put [someone] at a disadvantage
|start at a disadvantage
|social disadvantage
|economic disadvantage
|grow up at a disadvantage
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
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.)
موضوعات
society
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
تعریف
A bad situation that makes a person or group weaker or less likely to win than others.
A situation or condition in which a person or group is less likely to succeed, compete, or be treated fairly than others.
فعل
C1
3
استعمال کا انداز:
to disadvantage [someone/something]
The new tax rules could disadvantage small businesses and favor large corporations.
Az új adószabályok hátrányba hozhatják a kisvállalkozásokat, és a nagyvállalatoknak kedvezhetnek.
These admission policies may unintentionally disadvantage students from rural areas.
Ezek a felvételi szabályok akaratlanul is hátrányba hozhatják a vidéki térségekből származó diákokat.
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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
The new law may disadvantage older workers.
Az új törvény hátrányba hozhatja az idősebb munkavállalókat.
High fees disadvantage poor students.
A magas díjak hátrányba hozzák a szegény diákokat.
We should not disadvantage people because of their age.
This rule will disadvantage small companies.
عام غلطی:
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."*
معنی
put in a worse position
لفظی تراکیب
seriously disadvantage
|unfairly disadvantage
|disadvantage certain groups
|disadvantage [someone] in [something]
|policies that disadvantage [someone]
|economically disadvantage
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
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.)
موضوعات
society
|law
|work
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
تعریف
To cause a person or group to be in a worse or unfair position than others.
To make someone or something less likely to succeed or compete effectively, especially in an unfair way.
گرامر
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disadvantage
IPA
GB/dˌɪsədvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
US/dˌɪsədvˈæntɪd͡ʒ/
ہجا بندی اور زور
dis - ad - vant - age (4 ہجے)
Stress on 3rd syllable (vant)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: disadvantage
- Plural: disadvantage, disadvantages
Verb
- Base: disadvantage
- 3rd Person Singular: disadvantages
- Present Participle: disadvantaging
- Past: disadvantaged
متعلقہ الفاظ
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
عبارات
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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.