disadvantageous

/ˌdɪsædvənˈteɪdʒəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdɪsædvənˈteɪdʒəs/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)dis-ˌad-ˌvan-ˈtā-jəs -vən-/ (ame, mw)

disadvantageous — 形容詞

  • disadvantageouspositive
  • more disadvantageouscomparative
  • most disadvantageoussuperlative

1. Putting a person, group, or plan in a weaker position than others, so success be

1.形容詞C1
釋義

不利的

使人或事處於較差條件

Putting a person, group, or plan in a weaker position than others, so success becomes harder.

例句

Long travel times are disadvantageous for workers with small children.

漫長的通勤時間，對有年幼孩子的上班族很不利。

pattern: disadvantageous for + group

Ada knew the late start date was disadvantageous for new students.

Ada 知道，太晚開學對新生很不利。

be + disadvantageous for + noun

同義詞
  • 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.

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌She felt disadvantageous after the meeting.
✅She felt at a disadvantage after the meeting.
💡'Disadvantageous' describes a situation or condition, not how a person feels.
❌The rule is disadvantageous because it is strict.
✅The rule is disadvantageous to part-time workers because it cuts their hours.
💡This adjective normally shows who or what is put in the weaker position.