drawback
/ˈdɹɔˌbæk/ noun C1- A disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away. · Poor fuel economy is a common drawback among larger vehicles.
- A partial refund of an import fee, as when goods are re-exported from the country that collected the fee.
- The inhalation of a lungful of smoke from a cigarette, viewed as a skill of the practised smoker.
Plural drawbacks
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Recognizing these substantial drawbacks, forward-thinking organizations are now moving away from the rigid adherence to completely open floor plans.
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