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DISADVANTAGEOUS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word disadvantageous. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word disadvantageous. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for DISADVANTAGEOUS

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unfavorable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not encouraging or approving or pleasing

• (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose

• involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness

adverse
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• contrary to your interests or welfare

• in an opposing direction

detrimental
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury

harmful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• causing or capable of causing harm

inconvenient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs

adjective satellite

• not conveniently timed

injurious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• harmful to living things

prejudicial
adjectiveadj
adjective

• tending to favor preconceived ideas

adjective satellite

• (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury

unfortunate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

• not auspicious; boding ill

noun

• a person who suffers misfortune

adjective satellite

• unsuitable or regrettable

untoward
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

• contrary to your interests or welfare

unbeneficial
adjectiveadj
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unfavourable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not encouraging or approving or pleasing

• (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose

• involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness

Best Hypernyms For DISADVANTAGEOUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disadvantageous, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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burden defect disadvantage drawback flaw handicap hindrance impediment liability obstacle weakness

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