as in unfavorable
opposed to one's interests
such an arrangement with the wholesalers would be disadvantageous for small farmers
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Recent Examples of disadvantageous
But some analysts have pointed out that a ceasefire in the Black Sea and a pause on strikes against energy infrastructure could be disadvantageous to Ukraine.
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Angus Watson, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
If the situation at the front significantly degrades, Zelensky will feel more pressure at home to enter into talks about ending the war, even if that means a disadvantageous ceasefire.
—Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Trump has declared his intention to end the war in Ukraine on his first days in office—even on terms disadvantageous to Europe—and continues to threaten to impose tariffs on all imports into the United States.
—Arancha González Laya, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
Based on the metric, Daniel Jones is the only quarterback who has played as many snaps as Maye and had a more disadvantageous situation around him.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Angus Watson, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
If the situation at the front significantly degrades, Zelensky will feel more pressure at home to enter into talks about ending the war, even if that means a disadvantageous ceasefire.
—Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Trump has declared his intention to end the war in Ukraine on his first days in office—even on terms disadvantageous to Europe—and continues to threaten to impose tariffs on all imports into the United States.
—Arancha González Laya, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
Based on the metric, Daniel Jones is the only quarterback who has played as many snaps as Maye and had a more disadvantageous situation around him.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disadvantageous
Adjective
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The development previously received an unfavorable opinion from the Gary Rezoning department and plan commission.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Deaton said the poll also found that 60% of those surveyed had an unfavorable opinion of Trump.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Mowing too little or too much can have adverse consequences for the health of the lawn and can also encourage unwanted plants to grow.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Additionally, the stock is perpetually vulnerable to adverse effects from unexpected increases in commodity costs or regulatory scrutiny concerning health claims associated with functional beverages.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Even with her negative experience, Hamby has noticed a growing shift in support under the current CBA, which is set to expire after this season.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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The constant consumption of negative news and content can activate the body's stress response, Aguvaveedi reported.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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And Marguerite did actually manage to live there for years, scraping together a life on the hostile tundra.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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And this is a very hard-line government that has taken a kind of hostile view of everybody in the region.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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However, losing him for OTAs, minicamp, training camp, and more could be detrimental to establishing his chemistry with the offense.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Pradeep Kumar Saxena, India’s former Indus Water Commissioner, told the Press Trust of India news agency in April that the country can stop sharing data with Pakistan after the pact’s suspension, which could be detrimental during monsoon season.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 May 2025
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“Disadvantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantageous. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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