drawback

Definition

  • noun: something that causes problems
  • noun: a refund of duties especially on an imported product subsequently exported or used to produce a product for export
  • synonyms: abatement, agio, allowance

Examples

  • The only 'drawback' [='downside'] to the plan is that we don't have the time it requires.

  • The trip sounds great, but cost is a major 'drawback'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) A short in the thermo coupler. You wanna give mea hand with that? You want me to help? As much as, uh, buddy was accepted By his family and friends, There were a few drawbacks To being, uh, a human in, uh an elf's world. Hey, Ming Ming. Um... I'm gonna be a little bit short (..)
    2003 Elf