disadvantage

UK /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/US /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/

Meaning

noun

something that causes problems and tends to stop somebody/something from succeeding or making progress

“a serious/severe/significant disadvantage”

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