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drawbacksdisadvantages or negative aspects of something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: disadvantages or negative aspects of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdrɔːbæks/

Korean meaning: 단점, 결점, 불리한 점

Korean pronunciation: **드로**백스

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

drawbacks concept
💡 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

Turn drawbacks and setbacks into valuable feedback!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdrɔːbæks/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdrɔːbæks/

🌳Etymology

Rootdraw
Suffix-back

Origin

원래는 'draw back'이라는 동사구에서 나온 말로, 뒤로 끌어당긴다는 의미에서 '방해가 되는 것, 후퇴시키는 것'이라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝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.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

disadvantagesdownsidesshortcomingsweaknesseslimitations

Antonyms

advantagesbenefitsstrengths

Related

setbacksobstacleshindrancesproblemsissues