Definition

Causing harm or having a negative effect; not beneficial.

Example

The new policy was seen as disadvantageous to small businesses.

Conversation

I heard that working late can be disadvantageous for our health.

Yeah, I read that too; it can really mess with your sleep schedule.

Exactly! I feel more tired when I stay up late for work.

It's better to keep a regular routine, so we don’t face disadvantageous effects.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disadvantageous → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or not), "advantage" (from Old French *avantage*, meaning benefit or profit), and "-ous" (meaning full of). The word describes a state of being full of disadvantages or lacking benefits.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not having benefits' ('dis-') and being 'full of' ('-ous') disadvantages.

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