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(; 48, 61), n.[Cf. F. dsavantage.] 1. Deprivation of advantage; unfavorable or prejudicial quality, condition, circumstance, or the like; that which hinders success, or causes loss or injury. I was brought here under the disadvantage of being unknown by sight to any of you. Burke. Abandoned by their great patron, the faction henceforward acted at disadvantage. Palfrey. 2. Loss; detriment; hindrance; prejudice to interest, fame, credit, profit, or other good. They would throw a construction on his conduct, to his disadvantage before the public. Bancroft. Syn. -- Detriment; injury; hurt; loss; damage. Dis°advan"tage v. t.[Cf. F. dsavantager.] To injure the interest of; to be detrimental to. スポンサード リンク
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