US /ˈdɹɔˌbæk/ UK /ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/
noun Freq #32120

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A disadvantage or negative feature of something.

    The main drawback of the job is the long commute.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · a disadvantage or negative... disadvantagehindrancenuisance
Word family
Forms drawbacks

Etymology

From draw + back. Compare setback.

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