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
So for those inclined to chase the almighty dollar, keep in mind that doing away with the AL and NL could come with some financial drawbacks too.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Other users might have quit for alternatives because Starlink has drawbacks.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Hard water, while not dangerous to use, does have its drawbacks.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
While injuries, cost, and access can be drawbacks, experts agree that tennis provides broad health benefits.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
But neural networks had some big drawbacks too.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
However, its drawbacks, including limited investment options, potentially high fees, and early withdrawal penalties, require careful consideration.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But Caught Stealing’s pitch-black, pulpy mode reveals the drawbacks of prioritizing style over all else.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Of course, local policing has significant drawbacks too.
—Joel Day, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Other users might have quit for alternatives because Starlink has drawbacks.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Hard water, while not dangerous to use, does have its drawbacks.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
While injuries, cost, and access can be drawbacks, experts agree that tennis provides broad health benefits.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
But neural networks had some big drawbacks too.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
However, its drawbacks, including limited investment options, potentially high fees, and early withdrawal penalties, require careful consideration.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But Caught Stealing’s pitch-black, pulpy mode reveals the drawbacks of prioritizing style over all else.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Of course, local policing has significant drawbacks too.
—Joel Day, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawbacks
disadvantages
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Yet Democrats still face structural disadvantages.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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My only advice is to do your homework and know there are advantages and disadvantages associated with any medical procedure.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Drawbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawbacks. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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