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
Relying on ChatGPT as a personal financial adviser may still have some drawbacks.
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Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026
That said, data centers have drawbacks.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
What are the drawbacks of using DIY laundry detergent?
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
As for the drawbacks, Bevacqua acknowledged the revenue issues of dropping conference championship games to make room for the extra CFP games.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 13 May 2026
No Mow May has surged in popularity, despite its drawbacks—partly because of its simple concept.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Mazuera Arias asked staff to do more research on the environmental drawbacks and health impacts.
—Terry Roueche, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Despite the drawbacks, AI can be a force for good, says Cory Weiss, WJC’s executive director of communications strategy.
—Toby Axelrod, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
This turn for the heightened has both benefits and drawbacks.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 8 May 2026
Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026
That said, data centers have drawbacks.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
What are the drawbacks of using DIY laundry detergent?
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
As for the drawbacks, Bevacqua acknowledged the revenue issues of dropping conference championship games to make room for the extra CFP games.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 13 May 2026
No Mow May has surged in popularity, despite its drawbacks—partly because of its simple concept.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Mazuera Arias asked staff to do more research on the environmental drawbacks and health impacts.
—Terry Roueche, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Despite the drawbacks, AI can be a force for good, says Cory Weiss, WJC’s executive director of communications strategy.
—Toby Axelrod, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
This turn for the heightened has both benefits and drawbacks.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawbacks
disadvantages
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Despite these disadvantages, Spirit grew rapidly during the early two-thousands and made a profit through 2019.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Below are the advantages and disadvantages of using Hers.—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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“Drawbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawbacks. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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