Definition of disadvantageous Disadvantageous

/dɪˌsæˌdvæˌntejˈʤʌs/ - [disatdvanteyjus] - dis•ad•van•ta•geous

We found 3 definitions of disadvantageous from 3 different sources.

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What does disadvantageous mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

disadvantageous - constituting a disadvantage
  advantageous giving an advantage; "a contract advantageous to our country"; "socially advantageous to entertain often"
  inexpedient not suitable or advisable; "an inexpedient tactic"
  harmful causing or capable of causing harm; "too much sun is harmful to the skin"; "harmful effects of smoking"
  inopportune not opportune; "arrived at a most inopportune hour"; "an inopportune visit"
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  • disadvantageous (a.)
    Attended with disadvantage; unfavorable to success or prosperity; inconvenient; prejudicial; -- opposed to advantageous; as, the situation of an army is disadvantageous for attack or defense.

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