drawback
word
Definition
A drawback is a problem, weakness, or negative aspect of something that might otherwise be good.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or semi-formal contexts to talk about disadvantages. Common collocations: 'main drawback', 'major drawback'. Not used for physical pulling (ignore the literal 'draw'). Often followed by 'of'.
Spanish: desventaja - inconvenientePortuguese (BR): desvantagem - inconvenientePortuguese (PT): desvantagem - inconvenienteChinese (Simplified): 缺点 - 不利因素Chinese (Traditional): 缺點 - 不利因素Hindi: कमज़ोरी - नुक़सानArabic: عيب - سلبية
Example Sentences
The only drawback of this phone is its short battery life.
basic
Cost can be a serious drawback when choosing a new car.
basic
Noise is the main drawback of living near the airport.
basic
One big drawback of working from home is feeling isolated.
natural
Every solution has its own set of drawbacks to consider.
natural
Honestly, the only real drawback is how long it takes.
natural