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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Trump has derided the outlets as being unfavorable to him and a drain on taxpayer money.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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According to a Quinnipiac poll released in mid-March, only 7 percent of American voters have a favorable opinion of Putin, while 81 percent have an unfavorable opinion of him.—
Eric Jason Martin Tanya Pérez Ted Blaisdell,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the study, the researchers measured patients’ impulse control behavior disorders, excessive daytime sleepiness, blood pressure changes and weight changes, and found that the adverse effects linked to tavapadon were no different from those who received a placebo.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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So far, Lilly said the adverse effects of its new pill are consistent with GLP-1s, a class of medications primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the negative effects on the economy could be significant, prompting the Fed to lower rates sooner and more sharply.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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While Americans have tended to hold negative attitudes about the government’s handling of the environment for decades, the survey found opinions slipped again this year.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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John Shine described to me a research trip to the hostile mountain environs of Tasmania, where snakes stay under cover except for the 20 or 30 warm days each year.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Union members shared other experiences and stories, including those of an increasingly hostile work environment for some.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Archer: Not having a rink in L.A. has been really detrimental to the skating community.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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Furthermore, the study highlights cultural contingencies, indicating that the detrimental effects of workplace aggression are amplified in cultures characterized by high individualism and masculinity.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Disadvantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantageous. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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