disadvantage
noun/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
Frequency rank: #5,962 most common English word
Meaning
an unfavorable condition or circumstance that makes success more difficult.
Example sentence
Living far from the city centre puts commuters at disadvantage when looking for work.
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