Drawback (Noun)
Meaning
The quality of being a hindrance; "he pointed out all the drawbacks to my plan".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- One major drawback of the new policy is that it will increase costs for small businesses.
- The long commute was a significant drawback to accepting the job offer.
- She weighed the pros and cons of the decision, but the main drawback was the financial risk.
- The new smartphone has many exciting features, but one drawback is its short battery life.
- The drawback of living in a remote area is the limited access to healthcare and other essential services.