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
On the technology side, Oracle can help businesses check the eligibility of imports for duty drawback and help automate key processes such as document gathering, regulatory compliance, and filing duty drawback requests through its Global Trade Management suite.
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Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
While many modern Sony APS-C cameras feature in-body image stabilization (IBIS), users with older bodies or those who prefer optical stabilization might find this a drawback.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 29 July 2025
The blue-ribbon panels of course had their drawbacks.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 July 2025
During a Monday press conference, Sanders acknowledged this drawback.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 2 Aug. 2025
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Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
While many modern Sony APS-C cameras feature in-body image stabilization (IBIS), users with older bodies or those who prefer optical stabilization might find this a drawback.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 29 July 2025
The blue-ribbon panels of course had their drawbacks.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 July 2025
During a Monday press conference, Sanders acknowledged this drawback.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawback
Noun
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There are advantages and disadvantages to consider.—
Michael Collins,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Advanced users were given the option of several versions of those models, all of which had advantages and disadvantages.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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 27 Aug. 2025.
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