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 Avocado farming in Mexico also has some other serious drawbacks, including connections to drug cartels in some regions. — Jayash Paudel, The Conversation, 29 July 2026 Mick Jagger, 82, said there are only drawbacks to aging in a recent interview. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026 One of the biggest drawbacks for this card currently is its lack of transfer partners. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Used this way, juice earns a legitimate place in a healthy routine without the drawbacks that give it a mixed reputation. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026 Personal loans and credit cards are also options, but come with drawbacks of their own. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 21 July 2026 Still, Drewchin has occasionally reflected on the drawbacks of this approach. — Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026 According to lead researcher Feiyang Wu, that process has two major drawbacks. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026 One is more processed, the other packs more fat—and both have their fair share of drawbacks. — Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 14 July 2026
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disadvantages
Noun
  • As a destination, Titan does have some disadvantages, however.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 31 July 2026
  • As De Puy shares, being a drag queen came with its advantages and disadvantages when secluded with over a dozen strangers on a TV set.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
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