What is another word for drawbacks?
Pronunciation: [dɹˈɔːbaks] (IPA) 
Drawbacks refer to the negative aspects or disadvantages of something. There are various synonyms to describe drawbacks, such as disadvantages, limitations, shortcomings, flaws, weaknesses, faults, challenges, obstacles, impediments, drawbacks, and downsides. Each of these words conveys a slightly different shade of meaning but they fundamentally refer to the negative aspects of something. Disadvantages, limitations and shortcomings are often used interchangeably and indicate the negative characteristics of something that limit the potential of the object. Whereas flaws, weaknesses or faults refer to specific negative traits or imperfections that pose a disadvantage. Meanwhile, challenges, obstacles, and impediments indicate external difficulties that need to be overcome. All these synonyms give a detailed picture of the negative aspects of something.
