significant drawback

Frequency: 8.015.0 per million words

Means an important or noteworthy disadvantage.

drawbackADJECTIVE + drawback

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significant

Examples (10)

  • The high cost is a significant drawback of the new software.
  • While the city is beautiful, the lack of public transportation is a significant drawback for me.
  • We realized later that its poor battery life was a significant drawback of the device we chose.
  • Despite its benefits, the proposal's reliance on outdated technology is a significant drawback.
  • The study's methodology has a significant drawback related to its small sample size.
  • This approach will likely face a significant drawback when implemented on a larger scale.
  • If we proceed without addressing this issue, it will remain a significant drawback to our success.
  • For many potential buyers, the car's limited range is a significant drawback.
  • The main advantage is the speed, but a significant drawback is the lack of security features.
  • Do you think the long commute is a significant drawback to accepting the job offer?