CEFR C1

disadvantageous

adjective

Meaning

Creating an unfavorable situation or condition that makes success or progress more difficult.

Examples

  • The lack of public transport made the location highly disadvantageous for employees without cars.
  • Starting the race in the last position proved to be a disadvantageous situation for the young runner.

Synonyms: unfavorable, detrimental, unpropitious, inopportune