Edmund Morgan

It was not necessary and might even have been disadvantageous for a government to claim a direct personal commission and communion of the kind God had given some rulers in the Old Testament. A working government might need the support of the Church but not of God Himself in a voice from on high.

American Historian

Eduard Shevardnadze

I'm sure that was the right step, even though, formally speaking, it may seem disadvantageous for a president to resign. But, looking into what is happening today and what is going to happen in the future, I think history will show I made the right decision.

Politician

Sol LeWitt

I believe that the artist's involvement in the capitalist structure is disadvantageous to the artist and forces him to produce objects in order to live.

American Artist

Mary Boykin Chesnut

I think this journal will be disadvantageous for me, for I spend my time now like a spider spinning my own entrails.

American Author

Desiderius Erasmus

The most disadvantageous peace is better than the most just war.

Dutch Philosopher

Use 'disadvantageous' to describe choices likely to result in negative outcomes or setbacks.

Negative Outcome

Implies a comparison to something better, even if the better alternative isn't mentioned.

Implicit Comparison

Avoid using 'disadvantageous' to describe people; it can seem judgmental or offensive.

Disadvantageous