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

This phenomenon is known as overdiagnosis, and it has long been considered one of the potential drawbacks of screening.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

This is needed, because “American Hagwon” has the drawbacks of the traditional novel along with its foursquare virtues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

Tracy also doesn’t have the drawbacks of Blythe and the Inland Empire desert — the weather never gets too hot, and there is reliable access to water.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

"Our visitor levy report was commissioned to understand the drawbacks and opportunities of the levy. We are taking time to review the feedback before we take our next steps."

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

In addition to all those technological drawbacks, the Phaistos disk was printed at a time when knowledge of writing was confined to a few palace or temple scribes.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond