disadvantageously-placed
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/ˌdɪsədˌvænˈteɪdʒəsli pleɪst/
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/ˌdɪsədˌvɑːnˈteɪdʒəsli pleɪst/
unfavorably located
Etymology
'disadvantageously-placed' originates from the combination of 'disadvantageous' and 'placed', where 'disadvantageous' comes from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' and 'advantageous' meaning 'beneficial'.
'disadvantageous' evolved from the Old French word 'desavantageux', and 'placed' comes from the Old French 'placer', eventually forming the modern English term 'disadvantageously-placed'.
Initially, 'disadvantageous' meant 'not beneficial', and 'placed' meant 'positioned'. Together, they evolved to describe a location that is not beneficial.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
situated in a position that is not favorable or advantageous.
The house was disadvantageously-placed, making it difficult to access public transport.
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Last updated: 2025/03/21 22:28