1
as in handicap
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
their lack of height was a disadvantage on the basketball court
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2
as in expense
the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success
intense pretrial publicity worked to our disadvantage
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Recent Examples of disadvantage
The play closed in February, putting it at a disadvantage with Tony voters whose theatergoing typically kicks into high gear in the spring.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Lahn lent his campaign $2 million last year, but is heading into the general election at a fundraising disadvantage.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Young workers in general are likely aware that the popularity of remote work is mostly to their disadvantage, as a Gallup poll last year found Gen Z to be the age group least likely to prefer a fully remote workplace setup, citing in part the lack of interaction with coworkers.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Netflix’s The Boroughs, produced by Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer, begins life at a comparative disadvantage.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Lahn lent his campaign $2 million last year, but is heading into the general election at a fundraising disadvantage.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Young workers in general are likely aware that the popularity of remote work is mostly to their disadvantage, as a Gallup poll last year found Gen Z to be the age group least likely to prefer a fully remote workplace setup, citing in part the lack of interaction with coworkers.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Netflix’s The Boroughs, produced by Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer, begins life at a comparative disadvantage.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disadvantage
Noun
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Obviousness is this film’s handicap — and the main joke.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Did my week with Luigi at Manele up my game and lower my handicap?—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Xcimer’s engineering targets include limiting laser manufacturing expenses to less than $100 per joule to ensure competitive energy pricing.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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And, with pet owners stuck juggling higher housing, food and insurance expenses, adding in an unexpected trip to the veterinarian can be financially overwhelming.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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But both have notable drawbacks.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Aug. 2025
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The only drawback to this mattress was upon unboxing.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Don’t let five losses in his last six bouts scare you.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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The Spurs accrued a 10-point lead at that point, blitzing the Knicks with the type of pressure expected from a team that was a loss away from an offseason filled with sadness.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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The system was set up to streamline the process of getting compensation while shielding vaccine manufacturers from unlimited liability for any issue with their products.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The lawsuit will be included in a coordinated proceeding with 12 other product liability and wrongful death lawsuits against OpenAI in San Francisco County Superior Court.—
Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Disadvantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantage. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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