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
Registered dietitians weigh in on its benefits and drawbacks.
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Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
Benefits and drawbacks of carpet shampooing Carpet shampooers leave carpets looking and feeling cleaner and fresher.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Neither butter nor margarine is perfect, and both have potential drawbacks.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The structure of Season 5 is not without its drawbacks.
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
25 June 2026
There’s no free lunch, of course, and Slate’s upgrades come with some drawbacks.
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Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
What are the drawbacks to shipping-container homes?
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Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
The rails snake along a cliffside, offering views just as beautiful as the highway approach, minus the drawbacks of driving.
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Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
Benefits and drawbacks of carpet shampooing Carpet shampooers leave carpets looking and feeling cleaner and fresher.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.
—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Neither butter nor margarine is perfect, and both have potential drawbacks.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The structure of Season 5 is not without its drawbacks.
—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
25 June 2026
There’s no free lunch, of course, and Slate’s upgrades come with some drawbacks.
—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
What are the drawbacks to shipping-container homes?
—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
The rails snake along a cliffside, offering views just as beautiful as the highway approach, minus the drawbacks of driving.
—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawbacks
disadvantages
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DataHaven found that a legacy of racial and residential segregation has contributed to lingering inequality, with Black and Latino communities facing significant disadvantages and lower quality of life.
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Consider both carefully, then, as each comes with significant advantages and disadvantages in today's economy.
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“Drawbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawbacks. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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