Meaning

• A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con.

  "The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere."

• A setback or handicap.

  "My height is a disadvantage for reaching high shelves."

• Loss; detriment; hindrance.

Meaning

• To place at a disadvantage.

  "They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries."