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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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In his presentation on retail roadshow, Ackman says that his “firm model has none of the drawbacks that investors are concerned about” in the alternative investments industry.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

There are, of course, drawbacks to relying too heavily on bots to do software development work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

To overcome these drawbacks, Xing, Wenhao Qian, Xuanyong Liu, Jiajun Qiu and their team developed a new compound that produces ROS only when triggered by the motion of an electric toothbrush.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

Many were cognizant of both the benefits and drawbacks of regular food delivery.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026

They work side by side, read, and talk—about art, and also about love, and marriage—with all its benefits and drawbacks.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman