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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

drawbacks

He’s working from a relatively clean slate, and experiencing all of the privileges and drawbacks that come with it.

From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026

Hedging can help protect a portfolio during periods of market turbulence, but it also has important drawbacks.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 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

If you withdraw a certain percentage of your assets based on life expectancy, plus some tweaks, you can avoid some of the drawbacks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

There are drawbacks, but overall lockdowns are a pleasure.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover