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

E-mail can be disadvantageous to people who have stronger oral skills than writing skills. 电子邮件对那些口头能力强于写作能力的人来说可能是不利的。

Despite their high level of education these women were mostly in a disadvantageous position on the job market. 尽管这些妇女的教育水平很高，但她们在就业市场上大多处于不利的地位。