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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"This train is notorious for breaking knuckles or drawbars or some other malfunctions," a rail worker told Vice.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2023

The carriage is provided with strong oak buffers, planks, and spring buffers; the drawbars also have helical compression springs of the usual type.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 531, March 6, 1886 by Various

The underframe is provided with spring axle boxes, and also with spring buffers and drawbars.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898 by Various

The framing of the engine bogie is attached to the hind bogie truck of the carriage by two diagonal drawbars.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 530, February 27, 1886 by Various