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
For the Olympic athletes coming to the city in 2028, especially Americans, many of whom make far less than the average NFL player, Bianco worries how the state's current tax system could put them at a disadvantage due to financial constraints.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Not only was Orlando at a rest disadvantage playing on the second night of a back-to-back at Los Angeles, but Jamahl Mosley‘s squad was also without Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain injury management) and Jalen Suggs (back spasms) for a second game in a row.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Since August 2025, a 30% US tariff on many South African exports — the highest on the continent — had left companies at a competitive disadvantage relative to other trading partners.
—Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Her trial arguably set a high new bar for proof, and put those who lack it at a disadvantage.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Not only was Orlando at a rest disadvantage playing on the second night of a back-to-back at Los Angeles, but Jamahl Mosley‘s squad was also without Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain injury management) and Jalen Suggs (back spasms) for a second game in a row.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Since August 2025, a 30% US tariff on many South African exports — the highest on the continent — had left companies at a competitive disadvantage relative to other trading partners.
—Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Her trial arguably set a high new bar for proof, and put those who lack it at a disadvantage.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disadvantage
Noun
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This week’s tournament lists DeSantis as having a 10-handicap.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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The 75-foot Dry Falls—the most popular in western North Carolina—invites travelers to walk behind it while staying mostly dry or view it from the handicap-accessible overlook.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Interviewed before the store closing, chief executive officer Tres Lund said last year that an increase in store security expenses and decrease in customer visits had left operating costs outpacing sales.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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Lauderhill needs to reduce payroll and benefits to employees and set a budget that will include funds for road improvements, public safety and other ordinary municipal expenses.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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Pros and potential drawbacks of Anthem Tax Relief Anthem Tax Services may be a useful resource for taxpayers navigating complex IRS collection issues, but the services may not be cost-effective in every situation, and outside representation is always optional.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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However, there are benefits and drawbacks to this type of travel insurance.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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Political observers think Talarico could surge to the fore in the primary despite, or perhaps because of, his outsider status.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
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Using that unscientific tool to gauge his Texas Rangers, the club after the first month of the season remains unchanged despites many changes: Average, and a stunning disappointment.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Aug. 2025
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Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Releasees' liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Contest, and in no event shall the Releasees be liable for attorney's fees.—
CBS News Philadelphia Staff,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The economy consists of a vast array of physical, relational, and supervisory tasks fraught with coordination frictions and liability constraints that algorithms cannot easily navigate.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Orlando was coming off a 2-1 loss to the New York Red Bulls.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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Ferris, who pitched 1-2/3 scoreless innings in his second Cactus League start Saturday in the Dodgers’ 7-6 split-squad loss to the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium, noticed the contrast going from the Cubs to the Dodgers.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Disadvantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantage. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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