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
How companies get around California’s education privacy laws In 2014, California became the first state in the country to regulate education technology companies directly, but being first comes with its drawbacks.
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Adam Echelman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Are there any drawbacks to air suspension?
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
But there are some potential drawbacks.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
But there’s also some drawbacks going out there not knowing anybody.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
But the SmartLess format, where two of the three hosts have no idea who the guest is before the taping, has its drawbacks, which became evident earlier this month when Hayes invited Charli xcx on the show.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
But Rivera, along with many other small business owners, opted not to file a claim with the village because the assistance was provided in the form of a low-interest loan that came with additional drawbacks.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
Even though geopolymer technology has some drawbacks, these low-carbon alternatives have great potential for reducing emissions from the construction sector.
—Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Sun Damage Can Be A Concern One of the most notable drawbacks is the likelihood of sun damage.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Adam Echelman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Are there any drawbacks to air suspension?
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
But there are some potential drawbacks.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
But there’s also some drawbacks going out there not knowing anybody.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
But the SmartLess format, where two of the three hosts have no idea who the guest is before the taping, has its drawbacks, which became evident earlier this month when Hayes invited Charli xcx on the show.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
But Rivera, along with many other small business owners, opted not to file a claim with the village because the assistance was provided in the form of a low-interest loan that came with additional drawbacks.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
Even though geopolymer technology has some drawbacks, these low-carbon alternatives have great potential for reducing emissions from the construction sector.
—Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Sun Damage Can Be A Concern One of the most notable drawbacks is the likelihood of sun damage.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawbacks
disadvantages
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Hanjiro still thinks highly of them both, although each pupil faces disadvantages.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The war in Ukraine has only deepened Russia’s disadvantages.—
Alan Cullison,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Drawbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawbacks. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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