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Drawback

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Meanings of Drawback

Noun

  • A disadvantage; something that is not good about something.
  • A reason why something might not be the best choice.

Explanation of the word: Drawback

A drawback is something that is not so good about something. Like if you have a toy that is really fun, but it makes a loud noise, the loud noise is a drawback.

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Translations for the word: Drawback

hindi
नुकसान (Nuksan)

nuksan

नुकसान (Nuksan)

nuksan

कमज़ोरी (Kamzori)

kamzori

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Drawback

What does 'drawback' mean?
A drawback is something that is not good about a situation or thing. It is a disadvantage or a problem.
How do you pronounce 'drawback'?
You pronounce 'drawback' like this: draw-back. The first part sounds like 'draw' and the second part sounds like 'back'.
What is the origin of the word 'drawback'?
The word 'drawback' comes from the combination of 'draw' and 'back'. It has been used since the 16th century.
What is the meaning of 'drawback' in Kannada?
The word 'drawback' in Kannada is 'ಅಡಚಣೆ' (Aḍacaṇe).