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disadvantage

/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
dis · ad · van · tage ˌdɪs · əd · ˈvæn · tɪdʒ
English Definition
n. an unfavorable condition or situation
中文释义
不利条件，缺点
Significado en Español
desventaja, inconveniente
한국어 뜻
불리한 점, 단점
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bất lợi, nhược điểm
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Example Sentence

Being short is a disadvantage in basketball.

个子矮在篮球运动中是一个劣势。

Synonyms
drawback downside handicap
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “disadvantage”:

  1. A asset
  2. B drawback
  3. C advantage
  4. D benefit
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B — drawback. “disadvantage” means n. an unfavorable condition or situation

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Being the shortest player was a real ______ in the tall basketball game.

  1. A advantage
  2. B disadvantage
  3. C benefit
  4. D strength
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B — disadvantage. “disadvantage” means n. an unfavorable condition or situation

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Common questions about “disadvantage”

What does “disadvantage” mean?

disadvantage — n. an unfavorable condition or situation. In Chinese: 不利条件，缺点.

How do you pronounce “disadvantage”?

disadvantage is pronounced /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/. It breaks into 4 syllables: dis · ad · van · tage.

How do you use “disadvantage” in a sentence?

Being short is a disadvantage in basketball. (个子矮在篮球运动中是一个劣势。)

What are synonyms for “disadvantage”?

drawback, downside, handicap — all close in meaning to disadvantage (n. an unfavorable condition or situation).

Is “disadvantage” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. disadvantage appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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