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
But There’s a Catch Waterproof shoes come with drawbacks.
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Alisha McDarris, Outside, 7 Mar. 2026
The drawback is that Lopez and Joseph-Day aren’t penetrators like Tonga.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
When students are encouraged to experiment with and critique large language models (LLMs), AI becomes an on-demand study partner with benefits and drawbacks.
—Maximilian Milovidov, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Being the son of the previous leader is, if anything, a drawback.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
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Alisha McDarris, Outside, 7 Mar. 2026
The drawback is that Lopez and Joseph-Day aren’t penetrators like Tonga.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
When students are encouraged to experiment with and critique large language models (LLMs), AI becomes an on-demand study partner with benefits and drawbacks.
—Maximilian Milovidov, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Being the son of the previous leader is, if anything, a drawback.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawback
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The Spartans lacked height this season but got all five players on the court to rebound as a group, helping overcome any disadvantages.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The disadvantages, however, may outweigh the weed control.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Young players can be motivated to keep playing more complex games, especially if parents create handicaps that help young kids excel or house rules that are designed for inclusive play.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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This week’s tournament lists DeSantis as having a 10-handicap.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Drawback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawback. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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