as in disadvantages
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 drawbacks
This approach makes sense for Leaf but isn’t without certain drawbacks.
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Nicole Rudick, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
The convenience of these models often outweighs potential drawbacks (short battery life, burdensome maintenance).
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
However, there are drawbacks to a stainless steel cutting board.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Televisions While an outdoor TV night sound like an opportunity to turn your backyard into a neighborhood social hangout, Becker advises clients to think about the possible drawbacks.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
New sources come with drawbacks – some have raised water quality concerns, and there are worries too much pumping could deplete groundwater.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Now, despite its celebrity and effectiveness, steel presents numerous drawbacks.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
McMonigle said those options all had different drawbacks.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Are there drawbacks to having a HEPA filter in a vacuum?
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Nicole Rudick, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
The convenience of these models often outweighs potential drawbacks (short battery life, burdensome maintenance).
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
However, there are drawbacks to a stainless steel cutting board.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Televisions While an outdoor TV night sound like an opportunity to turn your backyard into a neighborhood social hangout, Becker advises clients to think about the possible drawbacks.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
New sources come with drawbacks – some have raised water quality concerns, and there are worries too much pumping could deplete groundwater.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Now, despite its celebrity and effectiveness, steel presents numerous drawbacks.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
McMonigle said those options all had different drawbacks.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Are there drawbacks to having a HEPA filter in a vacuum?
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawbacks
disadvantages
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Expanding the playoff to 16 teams, for example, would allow for more playoff spots and take some of the disadvantages of tough schedules away from those conferences.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Being inside the Vatican bubble has journalistic advantages and disadvantages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Drawbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawbacks. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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