disadvantage

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Colin Neill from Hospitality Ulster said the UK's higher VAT rate puts Northern Ireland "at a huge competitive disadvantage".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Jefferies doesn’t expect the government to reinstate the tax, citing last year’s Oilfields Development Bill, which stipulates that petroleum lease terms should remain stable and not be altered to the disadvantage of the lessee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Goalies are usually much taller than Zarate, but he received lots of lessons on how to overcome the size disadvantage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

The fact that larger chains often have direct lines of communication with manufacturers puts him at a disadvantage, he adds.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Briony felt the disadvantage of being two years younger than the other girl, of having a full two years' refinement weigh against her, and now her play seemed a miserable, embarrassing thing.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan