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
Cutting provider rates also comes with drawbacks.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Pesticides have many drawbacks and must be used extremely judiciously and in very limited situations, such as when the health of the plant is in jeopardy.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Their study examines the benefits and drawbacks of social and digital media use across the lifespan.
—Crista Marchesseault, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
That said, the associated drawbacks include a penchant for expressing your inner monologues as very public arguments, and an insatiable urge to eat heads.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Sorry, this is non-linear, but playing with an alliance versus playing alone is so different, and both have benefits and drawbacks.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
Leafguard pros and cons Just like any other company, there are upsides and drawbacks to choosing Leafguard for your gutter installation.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
There are different opinions on the benefits and drawbacks of eating breakfast, especially for weight loss.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
Carr acknowledged that the rising cost and sometimes inconvenient nature of sports streaming are frustrating fans, arguing the drawbacks ultimately outweigh the benefits.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Pesticides have many drawbacks and must be used extremely judiciously and in very limited situations, such as when the health of the plant is in jeopardy.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Their study examines the benefits and drawbacks of social and digital media use across the lifespan.
—Crista Marchesseault, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
That said, the associated drawbacks include a penchant for expressing your inner monologues as very public arguments, and an insatiable urge to eat heads.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Sorry, this is non-linear, but playing with an alliance versus playing alone is so different, and both have benefits and drawbacks.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
Leafguard pros and cons Just like any other company, there are upsides and drawbacks to choosing Leafguard for your gutter installation.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
There are different opinions on the benefits and drawbacks of eating breakfast, especially for weight loss.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
Carr acknowledged that the rising cost and sometimes inconvenient nature of sports streaming are frustrating fans, arguing the drawbacks ultimately outweigh the benefits.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawbacks
disadvantages
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Ross Dellenger, who covers business for On3, detailed UConn’s football financial disadvantages, the money earned by basketball.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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For decades, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation has offered college scholarships to Black students who faced disadvantages from attending underfunded schools in majority-Black districts.—
Julian Mark,
Washington Post,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Drawbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawbacks. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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