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Meaning of disadvantageously
The primary meaning of the word "disadvantageously" is to be in an unfavorable or unbeneficial position.
Etymology of disadvantageously
The word "disadvantageously" originates from the prefix "dis-" meaning not or opposite of, "advantage" from Old French "avantage" meaning benefit or profit, and the suffix "-ously" forming an adverb
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe situations or positions that are unfavorable or not beneficial
Synonyms
unfavorably
disadvantageously
poorly
inadequately
insufficiently
ineffectively
inefficiently
unproductively
unprofitably
detrimentally
harmfully
adversely
negatively
unfavorably
badly
inadequately
imperfectly
incompletely
insufficiently
defectively
faultily
wrongly
improperly
incorrectly
mistakenly
inaccurately
undesirably
undesirably
regretfully
sadly
unhappily
unluckily
unfortunately
unsuccessful
unhelpfully
Definitions
- To be or work at a disadvantage, or in a way that is not favorable or beneficial
- * To be in an unfavorable position or circumstance
- * To be affected or influenced in a negative or undesirable way
Usage Examples
- The company was operating disadvantageously due to the economic downturn
- * The new policy has put the small businesses at a disadvantageously competitive position
- * The team played disadvantageously in the second half of the game due to the injury of their key player