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
However, missing features (such as image and video generation and voice chat), short deep research reports, and unexceptional integrations are all drawbacks.
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PC Magazine, 7 July 2025
Bradford pear trees may be visually appealing, but their drawbacks far outweigh their brief beauty.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But neighbors and the next door Louisville Nature Center say the plans have more drawbacks than benefits for the surrounding area.
—Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
What are some of the benefits and drawbacks of going to an alternative lender?
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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PC Magazine, 7 July 2025
Bradford pear trees may be visually appealing, but their drawbacks far outweigh their brief beauty.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But neighbors and the next door Louisville Nature Center say the plans have more drawbacks than benefits for the surrounding area.
—Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
What are some of the benefits and drawbacks of going to an alternative lender?
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawback
Noun
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Here are the key advantages and disadvantages to consider before incorporating AI into your job search strategy.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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There is such a variety of options for manicures, and each type has distinct advantages and disadvantages.—
Rebecca Dancer,
Allure,
18 July 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 23 Jul. 2025.
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