Drawback: meaning, definitions and examples

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drawback

 

[ หˆdrษ”หŒbรฆk ]

Context #1

in business

A disadvantage or inconvenience that limits the success of something.

Synonyms

con, disadvantage, downside, limitation

Examples of usage

  • The main drawback of the new marketing strategy is the high cost involved.
  • One major drawback of the software is its complex interface.
  • The lack of support for older devices is a significant drawback of the new operating system.
Context #2

in a plan or idea

A feature that makes something less effective or desirable.

Synonyms

defect, flaw, shortcoming, weakness

Examples of usage

  • The lack of 4G connectivity is a major drawback of this phone model.
  • One of the drawbacks of the proposed legislation is its potential impact on small businesses.
  • Despite its benefits, the system has several drawbacks that need to be addressed.

Translations

Translations of the word "drawback" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desvantagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคจเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nachteil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerugian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะดะพะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wada

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฌ ็‚น (ใ‘ใฃใฆใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inconvรฉnient

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inconveniente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dezavantaj

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹จ์ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nevรฝhoda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nevรฝhoda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผบ็‚น (quฤ“diวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pomanjkljivost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ galli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะผัˆั–ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงatฤฑลŸmazlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inconveniente

Word origin

The word 'drawback' originated in the mid-18th century, combining 'draw' in the sense of 'pull back' and 'back'. It was originally used in a nautical context to refer to a rope used for hauling something back. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a disadvantage or limitation in various contexts.

See also: draw, drawable, drawer, drawing, drawings, drawn, withdraw.