Looking for the meaning of the word DISADVANTAGEOUS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DISADVANTAGEOUS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Disadvantageous
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌdɪsadvənˈteɪdʒəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
involving or creating unfavourable circumstances that reduce the chances of success or effectiveness
Short Definition:involving or creating unfavourable circumstances that reduce chances of success or effectiveness
Examples:- the new employment scheme is disadvantageous to women
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