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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Yes, there are some drawbacks to a cash balance plan.
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David Rae, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
One drawback is that its eSIM is not transferrable from device to device.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Flexport uses technology to pull the applicable records from customs agencies, then an AI algorithm works to match transactions, giving the company the highest possible drawback return.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2025
There are other drawbacks to neglecting traditional planes.
—Stacie L. Pettyjohn, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2025
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David Rae, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
One drawback is that its eSIM is not transferrable from device to device.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Flexport uses technology to pull the applicable records from customs agencies, then an AI algorithm works to match transactions, giving the company the highest possible drawback return.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2025
There are other drawbacks to neglecting traditional planes.
—Stacie L. Pettyjohn, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for drawback
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“Drawback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawback. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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