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
The biggest drawback of auto-sealing toilets in general is high base prices that exceed other portable toilet options multiple times over.
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New Atlas, 15 May 2025
That perfect score indicates a product that does absolutely everything right for a fair price, with no real drawbacks.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 15 May 2025
Based on specs and my brief time with the phone, this is the biggest drawback.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
One major drawback to probiotic toothpaste is the lack of fluoride, which is considered the gold standard for preventing cavities and cleaning teeth.
—Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
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New Atlas, 15 May 2025
That perfect score indicates a product that does absolutely everything right for a fair price, with no real drawbacks.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 15 May 2025
Based on specs and my brief time with the phone, this is the biggest drawback.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
One major drawback to probiotic toothpaste is the lack of fluoride, which is considered the gold standard for preventing cavities and cleaning teeth.
—Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawback
Noun
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How Credit Cards Fit Into Modern Financial Strategies From a consumer perspective, there are advantages and disadvantages to using credit cards for bill payments.—
Rick Watkin,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Its onerous regulations put every single EU company at a disadvantage globally with technological competitors.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 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 4 Jun. 2025.
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