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
Although lithium-ion batteries are currently preferred by industry, their use is limited by concerns over the supply of lithium resources and environmental drawbacks.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
The drawback is that the heart is working harder than usual to pump the extra blood.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
However, there are notable drawbacks compared to other no-annual-fee cash-back credit cards.
—Holly Johnson, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Another drawback of any carbonated beverage is its potential effect on digestion.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
The drawback is that the heart is working harder than usual to pump the extra blood.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
However, there are notable drawbacks compared to other no-annual-fee cash-back credit cards.
—Holly Johnson, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Another drawback of any carbonated beverage is its potential effect on digestion.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawback
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Without proximity to these prestigious networks, they’re left to compete at a distinct disadvantage.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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The bullpen goes to the Phillies, but the Dodgers will try to mitigate that disadvantage with some of their extra starters.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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EconomyFortune 500 Experts say Trump’s $100,000 fee for a talent visa is a handicap on the tech industry.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Basque producers hope for a similar breakthrough, positioning their language not as a handicap but as a marker of distinction.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Drawback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawback. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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