Collocations for "disadvantage"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "disadvantage" in context.
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disadvantage
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- was at a [severe] disadvantage
- won despite being at a disadvantage
- managed to overcome the disadvantage
- gave her a disadvantage
- his [lack of speed, rookie status] puts him at a disadvantage
- the disadvantage of [using, being, having]
- is at a disadvantage in comparison (to)
- is at a disadvantage compared to
- [would, could] be seen as a disadvantage
- [people, families, workers] at a disadvantage
- a [severe, serious, major, significant, distinct] disadvantage
- [an educational, a social, an economic] disadvantage
- despite her disadvantage
- put him at a competitive disadvantage
- has been at a disadvantage his whole life
- the (potential) [benefits, rewards] outweigh the disadvantages
- disadvantage yourself (by)
- disadvantage the next generation (of)
- disadvantages [women, minorities, young workers]
- tend to disadvantage [women]
- without disadvantaging those (who can't)
- is slightly disadvantaged by
'disadvantage' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):