Drawback: meaning, definitions and examples
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drawback
[ หdrษหbรฆk ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น desvantagem
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคพเคจเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Nachteil
๐ฎ๐ฉ kerugian
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะดะพะปัะบ
๐ต๐ฑ wada
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฌ ็น (ใใฃใฆใ)
๐ซ๐ท inconvรฉnient
๐ช๐ธ inconveniente
๐น๐ท dezavantaj
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ nevรฝhoda
๐ธ๐ฐ nevรฝhoda
๐จ๐ณ ็ผบ็น (quฤdiวn)
๐ธ๐ฎ pomanjkljivost
๐ฎ๐ธ galli
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตะผััะปัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงatฤฑลmazlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ inconveniente
Etymology
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.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,747, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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