drawbacks

Meanings

• noun

  A disadvantage or disadvantages; a problem or set of problems.

  - "The high cost is a major drawback of this product."
  - "One drawback of living in a big city is the noise pollution."
  - "The lack of experience is a significant drawback for the job applicant."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with drawbacks
brakes , akes , shakes , fakes , akes , rakes

---

Variants

List of all variants of drawbacks that leads to same result
drawback , drawbacks

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'a hindrance or obstacle' in Old French 'desavantage'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'drawbacks' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. The term 'drawbacks' is often used in business and economics to refer to tariffs or taxes imposed on imported goods.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. advantages: The opposite of drawbacks, advantages are positive qualities or benefits.

2. disadvantages: Synonym for drawbacks, disadvantages refer to the negative aspects or problems.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'drawbacks' are often used to describe the negative aspects or consequences of a situation or decision.

How to Memorize "drawbacks"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a heavy weight or obstacle to help remember the meaning of 'drawbacks' as a disadvantage or problem.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'drawbacks' with the word 'hindrances' to help remember the meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Drawbacks: Disadvantages, Obstacles, Bother, Annoy, Constrain, Hassle, Inconvenience, Setback' to remember the meaning.

---

Memorize "drawbacks" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize drawbacks is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.