disadvantageous

Meanings

• adjective

  Not favorable or advantageous; harmful or unfavorable.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disadvantageous
unadvantageous , disadvantaged , advantageous

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Variants

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disadvantageous , disadvantageously , disadvantageousness , disadvantageousnesses

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Etymology

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late 15th century. From disadvantage + -ous.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'disadvantageous' contains the word 'advantage' which is its opposite in meaning.

2. In chess, being in a disadvantageous position means having fewer pieces or being in a weaker strategic position.

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Related Concepts

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1. advantage: The state or condition of being superior to others in ability, wealth, rank, etc.

2. disadvantage: A situation or condition that puts someone or something at a disadvantage.

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Culture

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The term 'disadvantageous' is commonly used in various fields such as business, education, and personal life to describe situations or conditions that are not favorable or beneficial. It can refer to anything that puts someone or something at a disadvantage or gives an unfair advantage to others.

How to Memorize "disadvantageous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where something or someone is at a disadvantage. Visualize the challenges they face and how they try to overcome them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disadvantageous' with words like 'unfavorable', 'harmful', and 'unbeneficial'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'DIsadvantageOUs' to remember the meaning of the word. The 'D' stands for 'Dis', the 'I' for 'Un', the 'A' for 'Ad', the 'V' for 'Vantage', and the 'O' for 'Ous'.

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