disadvantage (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 07
def the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
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Hypernym liability
Derivationally related form disadvantage → disadvantageous; disadvantage → disadvantage
Antonym disadvantage → advantage
Hyponym unfavorableness, unfavourableness; limitation; defect, shortcoming; awkwardness, nuisance value; loss, deprivation; drawback; penalty; inferiority, unfavorable position; inexpedience, inexpediency; unprofitableness, unprofitability
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Derivationally related form disadvantageous → disadvantage; disadvantage → disadvantage
Antonym advantage → disadvantage
Hyponym liability
Hypernym unfavorableness, unfavourableness; limitation; defect, shortcoming; awkwardness, nuisance value; loss, deprivation; drawback; penalty; inferiority, unfavorable position; inexpedience, inexpediency; unprofitableness, unprofitability

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