absence or deprivation of advantage or equality.

the state or an instance of being in an unfavorable circumstance or condition

to be at a disadvantage.

something that puts one in an unfavorable position or condition

His bad temper is a disadvantage.

injury to interest, reputation, credit, profit, etc.; loss

Your behavior is a disadvantage to your family's good name.

to subject to disadvantage

I was disadvantaged by illness.

noun

advantage , benefit , blessing , gain , profit

noun

damage , deprivation , detriment , disservice , harm , injury , prejudice , drawback , handicap , minus , difficulty , disability , encumbrance , hardship , hindrance , hurt , inconvenience , inexpediency , liability , loss , obstacle , penalty , weakness