as in disadvantage
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
this plan has only one drawback: it's unworkable
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Recent Examples of drawback
Though Sisson’s inexperience in the condiments business was a drawback, Primal Kitchen had a different significant advantage.
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Tom Huddleston Jr.
raffi Paul, CNBC, 1 May 2025
However, researchers said that the new treatment comes with its own drawbacks as the immunotherapy drug appeared to only work well with patients who had mismatch repair-deficiency, which means certain cells have mutations when cancer cells separate, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
However skilled labor shortages are a drawback for those setting up business.
—Paul Williams, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
According to Teo, this could be a drawback for people with digestive disorders.
—Sarah Garone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
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Tom Huddleston Jr.
raffi Paul, CNBC, 1 May 2025
However, researchers said that the new treatment comes with its own drawbacks as the immunotherapy drug appeared to only work well with patients who had mismatch repair-deficiency, which means certain cells have mutations when cancer cells separate, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
However skilled labor shortages are a drawback for those setting up business.
—Paul Williams, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
According to Teo, this could be a drawback for people with digestive disorders.
—Sarah Garone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawback
Noun
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Adding toppings or ingredients to oatmeal can have advantages or disadvantages, of course, but the oats at the base of oatmeal offer plenty of benefits.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Without immediate legal representation, victims can be at a severe disadvantage.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).—
Emily Barone,
Time,
19 July 2017
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LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.—
Brent Cooper,
Cincinnati.com,
17 July 2017
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“Drawback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawback. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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