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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 ECB pointed out the drawbacks of gold as a reserve holding.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Unfortunately, his blockade strategy for Iran’s ports suffers drawbacks in this regard.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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

“For a company building and deploying real infrastructure, proximity to the problem set, partners and talent needed to solve it matters more” than any drawbacks of working in California, Ramamurthy said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall