| Level | B1 |
|---|---|
| Kind | noun |
| Front | disadvantage |
| IPA | /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ ; US -ˈvæn- / noun [countable] |
| Back | dezavantaj, eksik |
| Back 2 | disadvantage (noun) /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ ; US
-ˈvæn- / noun [countable]
1
something that may make you less successful than other people
dezavantaj, eksik
Your qualifications are good. Your main
disadvantage is your lack of experience.
2
something that is not good or that causes problems
sakınca, mahzur
The main disadvantage of the job is the
long hours.
What are the advantages and disadvantages
of nuclear power?
OPPOSITE ADVANTAGE
IDIOMS
put
sb/be at a disadvantage
to put sb or be in a
situation where they or you may be less successful than other people
zor
durumda bırakmak/olmak;
aleyhine
olmak
The fact that you don't speak the language
will put you at a disadvantage in France.
to
sb's disadvantage
(formal)
not good or helpful
for sb
aleyhine
The agreement will be to your disadvantage
– don't accept it.
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