Definition of "disadvantage" in English

noun

1. A weakness or undesirable characteristic; con; drawback.

   • The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere.

2. A setback or handicap.

   • My height is a disadvantage for reaching high shelves.
   • 1859-1890, John G. Palfrey, History of New England to the Revolutionary War Abandoned by their great patron, the faction henceforward acted at disadvantage.

3. Loss; detriment; hindrance.

verb

1. (transitive) To place at a disadvantage.

   • They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries.