Disadvantages

noun

Word Frequency: 7.4

Definitions

1.nounA weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con.

"The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere."

2.nounA setback or handicap.

"My height is a disadvantage for reaching high shelves."

3.nounLoss; detriment; hindrance.

4.verbTo place at a disadvantage.

"They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries."

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