Definitions

disadvantageous

[dis-ad-vuhn-tey-juhs, dis-ad-] / dɪsˌæd vənˈteɪ dʒəs, ˌdɪs æd- /

ADJECTIVE

detrimental, inconvenient

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adverse derogatory disparaging hurtful injurious prejudicial unfavorable

WEAK

contrary damaging debit-side deleterious depreciative depreciatory detracting downside dyslogistic harmful ill-timed inexpedient inopportune objectionable on the debit side pejorative slighting uncomplimentary unprofitable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aiding assisting complimentary favorable good helpful nice

WEAK

advantageous convenient well-timed

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Disadvantageous reciprocity treaties were concluded with various countries, while defeats of the Brazilian soldiers were experienced at the hands of the troops of the Argentine Republic.

From South America by Koebel, W. H. (William Henry)

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