in a disadvantageous manner

Meaning

In a way that produces an unfavorable position, creates needless obstacles, or harms one's own interests during an action or negotiation. It is a formal, wordy adverbial phrase that native speakers usually replace with a simpler adverb like 'disadvantageously' or 'unfavorably'.

Examples

• The contract was drafted in a disadvantageous manner for the smaller vendor.
• Negotiating without legal representation places the company in a disadvantageous manner regarding future liabilities.

Pronunciation: /ɪn ə dɪs.æv.vənˈteɪ.dʒəs ˈmæn.ɚ/

Synonyms of in a disadvantageous manner

Words with a similar meaning to in a disadvantageous manner:

• disadvantageously
• unfavorably

Antonyms of in a disadvantageous manner

Words with the opposite meaning to in a disadvantageous manner:

• advantageously