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drawbacka feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdrɔːbæk/

Korean meaning: 단점, 결점, 불리한 점

Korean pronunciation: **드로**백

Example Sentences

  • The only drawback of eating pizza every day is that my pants don't fit anymore.
  • One major drawback of working from home is that my cat thinks every video call is a personal invitation to appear on screen.
  • The drawback of renewable energy sources is their dependence on weather conditions.

drawback

NOUN

//ˈdrɔːbæk//

a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem

drawback concept
💡 Concept

The customer discovers the smartphone's major drawback is its expensive price

drawback rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Every drawback brings feedback, turning setback into comeback!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdrɔːbæk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdrɔːbæk/

🌳Etymology

Rootdraw
Suffix-back

Origin

From the verb 'draw back' meaning to retreat or withdraw, combined into a noun form. The term originally referred to a withdrawal or retreat, later evolving to mean a disadvantage or negative aspect that pulls back from acceptance.

🎵Rhyme

feedbacksetbackcomeback
feedback
setback
comeback

🔗Collocations

major drawback
serious drawback
main drawback
potential drawback
overcome drawbacks
significant drawback

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The only drawback of eating pizza every day is that my pants don't fit anymore.

😄 Fun example

One major drawback of working from home is that my cat thinks every video call is a personal invitation to appear on screen.

The drawback of renewable energy sources is their dependence on weather conditions.

Despite its many benefits, the main drawback of online learning is the lack of face-to-face interaction.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

disadvantagedownsideshortcomingweaknessflaw

Antonyms

advantagebenefitstrength

Related

setbacklimitationproblemissue

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