ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ dɪsˈfeɪvə(ɹ) put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm This rule clearly disadvantages me the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position