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drawbacksdisadvantages or negative aspects of something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: disadvantages or negative aspects of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdrɔːbæks/

Example Sentences

  • The only drawback of working from home is that my cat thinks I'm available 24/7 for belly rubs.
  • Despite its drawbacks, online learning has become increasingly popular.
  • One drawback of being tall is constantly hitting your head on low doorframes.

drawbacks

NOUN

[/ˈdrɔːbæks/]

disadvantages or negative aspects of something

a man holds up a monthly electricity bill while pointing at the large new TV on the wall. His wife stands beside him with a worried expression as they both stare at the high numbers on the bill. The expensive TV that seemed like a great purchase now reveals its costly energy consumption. Their excited faces from buying the TV have turned into concerned frowns as they realize the financial impact. A pile of other monthly bills sits on the coffee table nearby, adding to their stress.  the disadvantages or negative aspects of their TV purchase becoming clear
💡 Concept

a man holds up a monthly electricity bill while pointing at the large new TV on the wall. His wife stands beside him with a worried expression as they both stare at the high numbers on the bill. The expensive TV that seemed like a great purchase now reveals its costly energy consumption. Their excited faces from buying the TV have turned into concerned frowns as they realize the financial impact. A pile of other monthly bills sits on the coffee table nearby, adding to their stress. the disadvantages or negative aspects of their TV purchase becoming clear

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🎵 Rhyme

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdrɔːbæks/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdrɔːbæks/

🌳Etymology

Rootdraw
Suffix-back

🎵Rhyme

setbackscutbacksfeedback
setbacks
cutbacks
feedback

🔗Collocations

major drawbacks
serious drawbacks
potential drawbacks
overcome drawbacks
outweigh the drawbacks

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The only drawback of working from home is that my cat thinks I'm available 24/7 for belly rubs.

Despite its drawbacks, online learning has become increasingly popular.

😄 Fun example

One drawback of being tall is constantly hitting your head on low doorframes.

We need to consider both the benefits and drawbacks before making a decision.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

disadvantagesdownsidesshortcomingsweaknesseslimitations

Antonyms

advantagesbenefitsstrengths

Related

setbacksobstacleshindrancesproblemsissues

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