disadvantageous

From Wiktionary

Word parts[change]

dis- + advantage + -ous
disadvantage + advantageous

Pronunciation[change]

  • (UK) IPA (key): /dɪsˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Adjective[change]

Positive
disadvantageous

Comparative
more disadvantageous

Superlative
most disadvantageous

  1. If something is disadvantageous, it is making something more difficult.
    Not getting enough sleep before the big test can be very disadvantageous.