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

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drawbacks

The results were faster than those produced through cavitation, but the method also had important drawbacks.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026

But the use of air-conditioners isn't without its drawbacks.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

The lithium-ion batteries that supply much of today’s clean energy come with some infamous drawbacks, from fire risk to reliance on foreign mining.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

You set yourself up for disappointment if you project onto a foreign country everything that’s alluring while ignoring its drawbacks.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 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