drawback

Definition

A disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.

Etymology

From draw + back. Compare setback.

Example Sentences

• "Poor fuel economy is a common drawback among larger vehicles."
• "East-India goods, not specifically and particularly rated, are to be liable to duties and drawbacks on the value, to be taken by the gross price at the company's public sales."
• "‘I wanta learn to do the drawback better than Swiftie.’"