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Definition Anything that tends to cause a person to not take or not repeat an action; typically something deemed undesirable or unwanted.

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Example sentences A long commute can be a drawback that discourages someone from taking a job. Pain after exercise may become a drawback if it makes a person avoid training. Some of the drawbacks of purchasing a car are: car cost, insurance cost, and the need for a parking place.