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DISADVANTAGEOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness

Example:

made an unfavorable impression

Synonyms:

disadvantageous; unfavorable; unfavourable

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

minus; negative (involving disadvantage or harm)

Also:

inexpedient (not suitable or advisable)

harmful (causing or capable of causing harm)

inopportune (not opportune)

Antonym:

advantageous (giving an advantage)

Derivation:

disadvantage (the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position)

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