as in disadvantage
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 drawback
One is more processed, the other packs more fat—and both have their fair share of drawbacks.
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Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 3 July 2025
The real drawback from my vantage point is the starting price for the Z Fold 7: $2,000.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Alternatively, aspiring retirees may turn to annuities as an interim funding strategy, although experts say that may also have drawbacks.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 11 July 2025
The potential drawback is that Ramsey would be playing a somewhat new position.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 3 July 2025
The real drawback from my vantage point is the starting price for the Z Fold 7: $2,000.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Alternatively, aspiring retirees may turn to annuities as an interim funding strategy, although experts say that may also have drawbacks.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 11 July 2025
The potential drawback is that Ramsey would be playing a somewhat new position.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawback
Noun
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Here are the key advantages and disadvantages to consider before incorporating AI into your job search strategy.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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There is such a variety of options for manicures, and each type has distinct advantages and disadvantages.—
Rebecca Dancer,
Allure,
18 July 2025
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In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).—
Emily Barone,
Time,
19 July 2017
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LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.—
Brent Cooper,
Cincinnati.com,
17 July 2017
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“Drawback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawback. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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