Drawback

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Synonyms Disadvantage, downside, catch, pitfall, weak spot/point, flaw, imperfection, handicap, trouble, problem, complication, nuisance, obstacle, impediment, inconvenience, curb, discouragement, damper, minus, spanner in the works, snag, stumbling block, hitch, fly in the ointment, weakness, defect, fault, limitation, difficulty, issue, liability, hindrance, hurdle, obstruction, barrier, check, deterrent, disbenefit, hiccup, and monkey wrench in the works.

Example Sentences

The main drawback of the plan is its cost.

One drawback of the location is the noise.

Every decision has at least one drawback.

The only drawback to the job is the long hours.

A major drawback of this phone is its short battery life.

The product is great, but the price is a drawback.

The climate is nice, but humidity is a drawback.

A drawback of remote work is the lack of social interaction.

The system works well, but there’s a small drawback.

One drawback of the design is that it's hard to clean.