as in unfavorable
opposed to one's interests
such an arrangement with the wholesalers would be disadvantageous for small farmers
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Recent Examples of disadvantageous
The importance of cold in plant physiology is still shrouded in mystery, but the hypothesis is that cold dormancy prevents early onset of growth or development that would be disadvantageous to the plants involved.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
The worst the model can do is create a disadvantageous business scenario and the organization will self-correct.
—Mike Flaxman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
There is a very real danger of AI perpetuating human biases that are disadvantageous to individuals or demographic groups.
—Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
While Pillar One attempted to solve this issue, the wider scope and disadvantageous treatment of certain U.S.-specific business structures are deficiencies that should be addressed.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
The worst the model can do is create a disadvantageous business scenario and the organization will self-correct.
—Mike Flaxman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
There is a very real danger of AI perpetuating human biases that are disadvantageous to individuals or demographic groups.
—Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
While Pillar One attempted to solve this issue, the wider scope and disadvantageous treatment of certain U.S.-specific business structures are deficiencies that should be addressed.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disadvantageous
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In Wednesday’s poll, Mamdani had a higher net favorability rating (40% favorable to 36% unfavorable) than the net negative ratings of Cuomo (44% to 46%) and Adams (28% to 62%).—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 July 2025
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The Mumsnet user then listed some recent unfavorable restaurant outings.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Possible issues associated with consuming too much of the spice include allergic reactions (that can range from mild irritation to serious symptoms), stomach pain and potential adverse interactions with medications such as blood thinners.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Earth’s magnetic field naturally protects living things and Earth-orbiting satellites from most adverse effects of space weather.—
Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
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That projection is based on the tariffs raising $2.6 trillion overall, while being offset by $418 billion in negative impacts.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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More urgently, defunding and censoring science could have dramatically negative consequences for all Americans.—
Matt Motta,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
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Forced to work in a more hostile environment than.when it was first established in 2019, the mission faces limited options for evacuations due to the ongoing suspension of international commercial flights, and mobility, because of gangs’ ongoing gang encirclement of Port-au-Prince.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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From retail shops to corner bodegas and independent grocery stores, the past few years have not only forced small business owners to confront staggering economic challenges, but also a needlessly hostile regulatory environment brought on by out-of-touch policymakers.—
Tosha Miller,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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These dams have detrimental ecological impacts in an area that is already experiencing a high amount of litter.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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In addition to the risks of dehydration and heat illness, exposure to the sun is detrimental to your skin.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
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“Disadvantageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantageous. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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