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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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The generations that inherit large tranches of stock in a trust as an income beneficiary, for example, can live off the income generated without fearing drawbacks in the market.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Drinks had become so de rigeur for me, I hadn’t much considered the benefits of sitting down to dinner, only the drawbacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The drawbacks of these massive industrial installations are beginning to be felt by their neighbors, including higher electricity prices and dwindling water supplies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

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

This mostly invigorating, positive trend was not without its drawbacks.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall