drawback
noun [ C ]
uk/ˈdrɔːbæk/ us [ C ]
a disadvantage, or the negative part of a situation, product, etc.:
A drawback for some savers is that the bond has a minimum investment of £10,000.
a big/main/major drawback The design of the computer has one big drawback: a noisy built-in fan.
Every strategic choice has its benefits and drawbacks.
[ C or U ]
→ duty drawback
See also
customs drawback