pitfalls

NOUN

hazard, trap

Synonyms

STRONGEST

danger difficulty drawback peril risk snag

STRONG

catch downfall entanglement hook mesh mousetrap pit quicksand setup snare swindle toil web

WEAK

booby trap deadfall

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage safety security

WEAK

blessing good luck

Example Sentences

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But it remains a relevant morality tale — of the rot that comes with coveting all of L.A.’s beautiful things and the pitfalls of parenting by giving your children all the material things you lacked.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

But, according to Bloomberg, external, its executives said the firm has rehired more than 300 "veteran" quality inspectors in recent years to make up for the pitfalls of automated systems.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

There are bound to be pitfalls any time a fund offers investors short-term liquidity while holding long-term, illiquid assets with opaque valuations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Murrin’s case highlights the pitfalls for people who unknowingly turn to unscrupulous tax professionals.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

Gertie’s father didn’t approve of Hans because he was enlisted in the US Marines and there were too many pitfalls to military life.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly