Meaning
disadvantageous; unfavorable
- not beneficial or convenient
- putting someone at a disadvantage
- unfavorable in practical or economic terms
In a sentence
Hanno firmato un accordo molto svantaggioso per l'azienda.
They signed a very disadvantageous agreement for the company.
Questo orario è svantaggioso per chi viaggia ogni giorno?
Is this schedule unfavorable for those who travel every day?
Non voglio accettare condizioni così svantaggiose.
I do not want to accept such unfavorable conditions.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| svantaggioso | masculine · singular |
| svantaggiosa | feminine · singular |
| svantaggiosi | masculine · plural |
| svantaggiose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used for conditions, contracts, prices, or positions.
- Close to sfavorevole; sconveniente often stresses inconvenience.
- Agreement: svantaggioso, svantaggiosa, svantaggiosi, svantaggiose.