Meaning of the word disadvantageous in English

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disadvantageous

US /ˌdɪsˌæd.vænˈteɪ.dʒəs/

UK /ˌdɪsˌæd.vænˈteɪ.dʒəs/

causing problems, especially causing something or someone to be less successful than other things or people:

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Email can be disadvantageous to people who have stronger oral skills than writing skills.

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