分ぶが悪わるい

expression, i-adjective

at a disadvantage; in an unfavorable position; having poor prospects

Used when someone is in a weaker position, has low chances of success, or is likely to lose in a competition, negotiation, or situation.

• 経けい験けんが少すくないので、彼かれは分ぶが悪わるい。

  He is at a disadvantage because he has little experience.

• この条じょう件けんでは、こちらが分ぶが悪わるい。

  Under these conditions, we are in an unfavorable position.