plural drawbacks
: something that causes problems : disadvantage
The only drawback [=downside] to the plan is that we don't have the time it requires.
The trip sounds great, but cost is a major drawback.
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“Drawback.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/drawback. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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