The difference between Con and Disadvantage

When used as nouns, con means a disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros), whereas disadvantage means a weakness or undesirable characteristic.

When used as verbs, con means to study, especially in order to gain knowledge of, whereas disadvantage means to place at a disadvantage.


check bellow for the other definitions of Con and Disadvantage

  1. Con as a verb (rare):

    To study, especially in order to gain knowledge of.

  2. Con as a verb (rare, archaic):

    To know, understand, acknowledge.

  1. Con as a noun:

    A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).

    Examples:

    "pros and cons"

  1. Con as a noun (slang):

    A convicted criminal, a convict.

  1. Con as a noun (slang):

    A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain.

  1. Con as a verb (transitive, slang):

    To trick or defraud, usually for personal gain.

  1. Con as a verb:

  1. Con as a noun:

  1. Con as a noun (informal):

    An organized gathering such as a convention, conference or congress.

  1. Con as a noun (informal):

    The conversion of part of a building.

    Examples:

    "We're getting a loft con done next year."

  1. Con as a noun (informal, obsolete):

    Consumption; pulmonary tuberculosis.

  1. Disadvantage as a noun:

    A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con.

    Examples:

    "The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere."

  2. Disadvantage as a noun:

    A setback or handicap.

    Examples:

    "My height is a disadvantage for reaching high shelves."

  3. Disadvantage as a noun:

    Loss; detriment; hindrance.

  1. Disadvantage as a verb (transitive):

    To place at a disadvantage.

    Examples:

    "They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries."