disadvantageous
/ˌdɪsædvənˈteɪdʒəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdɪsædvənˈteɪdʒəs/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)dis-ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs -vən-/ (ame, mw)
disadvantageous — adjective
- disadvantageouspositive
- more disadvantageouscomparative
- most disadvantageoussuperlative
1. Putting a person, group, or plan in a weaker position than others, so success be
Putting a person, group, or plan in a weaker position than others, so success becomes harder.
Long travel times are disadvantageous for workers with small children.
pattern: disadvantageous for + group
Ada knew the late start date was disadvantageous for new students.
be + disadvantageous for + noun
The steep entry fee proved disadvantageous for smaller teams.
For Soraya, renting downtown became disadvantageous after her pay was cut.
It would be disadvantageous for Jason to sell the shop now.
- unfavorable
Broader and often less focused on one side being put behind others.
- adverse
More formal and often used for effects, conditions, or consequences.
- harmful
Stronger when real damage is caused, not just weaker chances of success.
- advantageous
The direct opposite, giving a useful advantage.
- favorable
Suggests conditions that help success or produce a good result.
- beneficial
Stresses a positive effect or benefit rather than a competitive edge.
文法句型
disadvantageous + noun
be + disadvantageous to + someone
be + disadvantageous for + someone
prove + disadvantageous
用法筆記
Often followed by to or for when naming the person or thing placed in a weaker position. It is more formal than words like bad or unfair, and it usually describes conditions, costs, rules, or timing rather than a person's feelings.