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Disadvantage

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Meanings of Disadvantage

Verb

  • To make someone or something less likely to succeed.

Noun

  • A thing that makes something harder or less good.
  • A problem or difficulty that makes things worse.

Explanation of the word: Disadvantage

A disadvantage is something that makes it harder for you to do something. Like if you have a small toy that is hard to play with, that's a disadvantage.

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Translations for the word: Disadvantage

hindi
अवसर की कमी (Avasar ki kami)

avasar ki kami

नुकसान (Nuksan)

nuksan

कमज़ोरी (Kamzori)

kamzori

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Disadvantage

What does 'disadvantage' mean?
A disadvantage is something that makes it harder for someone to succeed or do well.
How do you pronounce 'disadvantage'?
You say 'dis-uhd-van-tij'.
What is the origin of the word 'disadvantage'?
The word 'disadvantage' comes from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' and 'advantage' which means a benefit or good thing.
What is the meaning of 'disadvantage' in Bengali?
The word 'disadvantage' in Bengali is 'অসুবিধা' (Osubidha).