drawbacks

NOUN

disadvantage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defect deficiency difficulty failing fault flaw hindrance hitch impediment imperfection inconvenience obstacle shortcoming snag stumbling block weakness

STRONG

check detriment disability evil ill lack nuisance trouble

WEAK

fly in the ointment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid assistance benefit blessing convenience help perfection satisfaction strength strong point

STRONG

fitness happiness profit

WEAK

boon extra

Example Sentences

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There are drawbacks to looking at how much companies choose to issue debt or equity too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

As ever, an increase in sunshine and warmth usually comes with some drawbacks.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

If you are considering a free VPN, be sure to examine the VPN’s performance, reliability and potential drawbacks.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The technique could also reduce one of the biggest drawbacks of burning oil: smoke.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

This was an early hint of one of the emerging drawbacks of science funded on a large scale: the bigger the financial contribution, the more its donors wished to see tangible results from their money.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik