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drawback

[draw-bak] / ˈdrɔˌbæk /
NOUN
disadvantage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
defect deficiency difficulty disadvantage 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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One potential drawback: Investments in different funds may become correlated as a result.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

One drawback of Wales' enterprising style under Bellamy is the way in which it can leave them defensively vulnerable.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

One drawback: Berkshire would face a tax bill for short-term capital gains.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Those measures have the virtue of simplicity — they’re only three pages long — but the drawback, also, of simplicity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

But zirconium has one drawback: At extremely high heat, it reacts with steam.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.