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
Jackson acknowledges that relying on vouchers to fund so much of the school’s budget has drawbacks.
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Leslie Postal, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, as Ken discovered during a recent family gathering, this approach can have its drawbacks.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
The drawback is plants are susceptible to winter drought when temperatures are above freezing, the sun is out and winds are strong.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
One drawback is that the top part can stick to the main shaker, making removal difficult.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Leslie Postal, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, as Ken discovered during a recent family gathering, this approach can have its drawbacks.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
The drawback is plants are susceptible to winter drought when temperatures are above freezing, the sun is out and winds are strong.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
One drawback is that the top part can stick to the main shaker, making removal difficult.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Drawback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawback. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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