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

The movie has its share of interesting observations of our built environment—of concrete’s drawbacks and often slapdash application, of the politics of urban housing development in which it plays a material part.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

While both she and Brianna have no regrets, they do admit to some drawbacks to their new lives.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

But that comes with a host of drawbacks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 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