Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: drawback
IPA transcription: [dɹ'ɔb,æk]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: drawback
    Meaning: the quality of being a hindrance; "he pointed out all the drawbacks to my plan"
Usage examples
  • "The place has that drawback also.
  • "I suppose there'd be some drawback to everything, even being an Injun."
  • There is only one drawback to my pleasure, and that is, I am so ashamed to have you see me in such a plight.
  • Our camp is becoming so perfect in its appointments that I am almost suspicious of some drawback hidden by the summer weather.
  • There are many of these charming little brooks which, emptying into, form this river. To the general traveler, however, they present one great drawback as eligible camping sites.