Main Entry:

¹dis·ad·van·tage

Pronunciation:

\ˌdis-əd-ˈvan-tij\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English disavauntage, from Anglo-French desavantage, from des- dis- + avantage advantage

Date:

14th century

1: loss or damage especially to reputation, credit, or finances : detriment <the deal worked to their disadvantage>2 a: an unfavorable, inferior, or prejudicial condition <we were at a disadvantage> b: a quality or circumstance that makes achievement unusually difficult : handicap <his lack of formal schooling was a serious disadvantage>