drawback · noun C /ˈdrɑː.bæk/Full view
drawback
C1 a problem or disadvantage
Dictionary examples:

The only drawback to this camera is its price.

One of the main drawbacks of using this program is the amount of memory it uses.

Learner example:

Both perspectives are important, but, overall, the advantages of proper in-house teaching outweigh the drawbacks. (International English Language Testing System; C1; Spanish)

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