drawbacks

noun

plural of drawback
as in disadvantages
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success this plan has only one drawback: it's unworkable

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Recent Examples of drawbacks Staff consulted neighboring jurisdictions about the benefits and drawbacks of each option. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Poliakov has tried to keep students in the classroom, seeing drawbacks to remote learning. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 The biggest drawbacks are the lack of transparency around its credit and income requirements and the slightly higher starting rates than some of its competitors. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Travelers have also weighed in online about the benefits and drawbacks of cruising in Greenland. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Despite the demands — and hefty cost — K-12 sports parents overwhelmingly say the benefits of youth sports outweigh the drawbacks. — Linley Sanders, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 The risk of underspending While many retirees worry about running out of money, Harbron said there can also be drawbacks to being too conservative. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Because each has its own benefits and drawbacks, the best option for you ultimately comes down to your unique health goals. — Cynthia Sass, HEALTH, 12 Aug. 2026 Prospective cohort studies are not without their own drawbacks, though. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawbacks
disadvantages
Noun
  • Consider these advantages and disadvantages before choosing an ARM.
    — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Democrats face fundraising disadvantages compared with Republicans, along with financial debt, and Martin has confronted criticism over his stewardship of the party.
    — Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
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