Synonyms for disadvantage

noun

1. Loss

   damage, harm, deprivation; see loss 3.

2. An unfavorable situation or circumstance

   drawback, disadvantageousness, weak point, impediment, inconvenience, stumbling block, detriment, downside, liability, obstacle, bar, handicap, disability, limitation, inexpedience, undesirableness, unsatisfactoriness, hindrance, objection, problem, failing, weakness, difficulty, trouble, snag, lack; harmful circumstance, adverse circumstance, disadvantageous circumstance, unfortunate circumstance, damaging circumstance, etc.; ineffectiveness, fault, defect, deficiency, imperfection, inadequacy, negative; see also impediment 1, restraint 2, weakness 2.

   Antonyms advantage*, benefit, effectiveness.