in a disadvantageous position
be disadvantageous to sb.
the Bill is disadvantageous for books and the reading public.
the disadvantageous position in which some people are placed.
The power variation on the consumer side and the generation side caused by double auction may result in power flow's redispatch and have disadvantageous effect on power system security operation.
It is disadvantageous to start a business without a clear plan.
Being late to the interview is disadvantageous for your job prospects.
Lack of experience can be disadvantageous when applying for certain jobs.
Ignoring feedback from customers can be disadvantageous to a business.
Having a negative attitude can be disadvantageous in building strong relationships.
Not being able to speak a second language can be disadvantageous in a globalized world.
Relying solely on one source of income can be disadvantageous in uncertain economic times.
Having a limited network can be disadvantageous when looking for job opportunities.
Not adapting to new technologies can be disadvantageous in today's fast-paced world.
Being overly competitive can be disadvantageous in team environments.
Its object was to relieve the merchants from the inconvenience of a disadvantageous exchange.
He thought it was disadvantageous to the army's reputation.
Every man's interest would prompt him to seek the advantageous, and to shun the disadvantageous employment.
So far this treaty, therefore, is evidently advantageous to Portugal, and disadvantageous to Great Britain.
That high price, indeed, was extremely disadvantageous to the merchants who had any money to pay in foreign countries.
These traits are desirable for work in the field but are disadvantageous for therapy dogs, who are expected to demonstrate a relaxed and calm demeanor.
But how disadvantageous soever this system may appear, yet, before the Union, the low price of cattle seems to have rendered it almost unavoidable.
Secondly, restraints upon the importation of goods of almost all kinds, from those particular countries with which the balance of trade was supposed to be disadvantageous.
Such treaties, however, though they may be advantageous to the merchants and manufacturers of the favoured, are necessarily disadvantageous to those of the favouring country.
The Pilot had, however, mistaken the skill and readiness of their foe; for, notwithstanding the disadvantageous circumstances under which the Englishman increased his sail, the duty was steadily and dexterously performed.
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