disadvantage

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/, SAMPA: /%dIs@d"vA:ntIdZ/
• (US) IPA: /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/, SAMPA: /%dIs@d"v{ntIdZ/

Noun

Singular disadvantage

Plural disadvantages

1. (countable) A disadvantage is something that is a handicap or a weakness.
   • Antonym: advantage

   The hockey team had a disadvantage against its opponents because its goalie was not good.