1
: a refund of duties especially on an imported product subsequently exported or used to produce a product for export
2
: an objectionable feature : disadvantage
The plan's only drawback is its cost.
drew back; drawn back; drawing back; draws back
: to avoid an issue or commitment
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Noun
The trip sounds great, but cost is a major drawback.
this plan has only one drawback: it's unworkable
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Beyond the classic drawbacks of the prequel genre, there are persistent tonal issues, sloppy writing, and plotlines that just don’t work (sorry, Sofia).
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Julie Coleman, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
But Robert is quickly drawn back into Muck’s mess by Yasmin’s scheme to save the Lumi IPO.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2024
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Noun
One drawback is that the top part can stick to the main shaker, making removal difficult.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Beyond the classic drawbacks of the prequel genre, there are persistent tonal issues, sloppy writing, and plotlines that just don’t work (sorry, Sofia).
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
Cramer said investors are drawn back to tech stocks as higher rates complicate the growth narratives for economically sensitive corners of the market.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
But Robert is quickly drawn back into Muck’s mess by Yasmin’s scheme to save the Lumi IPO.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2024
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“Drawback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawback. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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drawback
noun
draw·back
ˈdrȯ-ˌbak 
: an undesirable feature : disadvantage entry 1
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