slight drawback

Frequency: 6.88.5 per million words

Refers to a disadvantage that is very small in degree.

drawbackADJECTIVE + drawback

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slight

Examples (10)

  • The new software is great, but it has one slight drawback: it drains the battery quickly.
  • If there's any slight drawback to living in the countryside, it's the slower internet speed.
  • The advantages of the new policy far outweigh its only slight drawback.
  • Is there even a slight drawback to this otherwise perfect plan?
  • The committee noted a slight drawback in the proposal concerning the budget allocation.
  • For me, the only slight drawback of the car is the limited trunk space.
  • We considered the job offer, but the long commute was a slight drawback we couldn't ignore.
  • The new location will be fantastic, although the distance from public transport might be a slight drawback for some employees.
  • The only slight drawback of the new design is its susceptibility to scratches.
  • A slight drawback to this approach is the extra time it requires for setup.