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
The biggest drawback is the missing tilt mechanism, which is the same omission as in the Razer Enki X, another top pick.
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PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
The drawback is that the drone is propelled by an electric pusher motor that gives it a cruising speed of just 49 knots (56 mph, 90 km/h) and an endurance of 16 hours.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2025
The drawback is the opposite side of the coin — the association takes on the responsibility of finding, screening, and supervising the manager and dealing with personnel issues.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
The service can have drawbacks like a fee, legality issues and lack of a limit to how many tickets are purchased, Matheson added.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
The drawback is that the drone is propelled by an electric pusher motor that gives it a cruising speed of just 49 knots (56 mph, 90 km/h) and an endurance of 16 hours.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2025
The drawback is the opposite side of the coin — the association takes on the responsibility of finding, screening, and supervising the manager and dealing with personnel issues.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
The service can have drawbacks like a fee, legality issues and lack of a limit to how many tickets are purchased, Matheson added.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawback
Noun
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Those who continue managing AI initiatives separately from their core commerce operations may find themselves at a disadvantage as conversational search becomes more prevalent.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The law defines discrimination as when a trading partner's laws, import duties, regulations or other restrictions place the U.S. at a disadvantage.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
30 May 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 16 Jun. 2025.
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