disadvantageous

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In his closing submission to the tribunal, the nurses' barrister Niazi Fetto KC said the policy was "unjustifiably treated as sacrosanct" by managers and "prescribed the disadvantageous treatment of biological females".

From BBC

The Nile Valley’s hot, dry climate is advantageous for growing wonderfully flavorful tomatoes but disadvantageous for harvesting them, given their extreme perishability once picked.

From The Wall Street Journal

Trump, in his usual bullish element, declared that April 2 was "Liberation Day" -- as in, liberation from an allegedly disadvantageous trading position that has been costing the U.S. manufacturing jobs.

From Salon

But Lourenço has expressed regret over the deal, telling the New York Times that it was "disadvantageous" to Angola.

From BBC

Know that these are among the most disadvantageous places to put college savings because they weigh more in the need formula.

From Salon