Word parts dis- + advantage Pronunciation (UK) IPA (key): /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/, SAMPA: /%dIs@d"vA:ntIdZ/ (US) IPA (key): /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/, SAMPA: /%dIs@d"v{ntIdZ/ Audio (UK)(file) Noun Singular disadvantage Plural disadvantages (countable) A disadvantage is something that is a handicap or a weakness. Antonym: advantage The hockey team had a disadvantage against its opponents because its goalie was not good.Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads