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drawbacks

ˈdrɔːbak

noun

a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem.

the main drawback of fitting catalytic converters is the cost

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drawback

ˈdrɔːbak

noun

a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem.

the main drawback of fitting catalytic converters is the cost

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downsides

ˈdaʊnsʌɪd

noun

the negative aspect of something otherwise regarded as good or desirable.

he says being a rock star is a fun line of work when you’re young, but admits fame can have its downsides

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downside

ˈdaʊnsʌɪd

noun

the negative aspect of something otherwise regarded as good or desirable.

he says being a rock star is a fun line of work when you’re young, but admits fame can have its downsides

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disadvantaging

dɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ

verb

put in an unfavourable position in relation to someone or something else.

the pension scheme tends to disadvantage women

treat unfavourably,put at a disadvantage,treat harshly/unfairly,handicap,inflict a handicap on,do a disservice to,be unfair to,wrong

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disadvantages

dɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ

noun

an unfavourable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

a major disadvantage is the limited nature of the data

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verb

put in an unfavourable position in relation to someone or something else.

the pension scheme tends to disadvantage women

treat unfavourably,put at a disadvantage,treat harshly/unfairly,handicap,inflict a handicap on,do a disservice to,be unfair to,wrong

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disadvantage

dɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ

noun

an unfavourable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

a major disadvantage is the limited nature of the data

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verb

put in an unfavourable position in relation to someone or something else.

the pension scheme tends to disadvantage women

treat unfavourably,put at a disadvantage,treat harshly/unfairly,handicap,inflict a handicap on,do a disservice to,be unfair to,wrong

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disability

dɪsəˈbɪlɪti

noun

a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities.

children with severe physical disabilities

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disabilities

dɪsəˈbɪlɪti

noun

a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities.

children with severe physical disabilities

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cramping

kramp

verb

inhibit the development of.

tighter rules will cramp economic growth

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constraints

kənˈstreɪnt

noun

a limitation or restriction.

time constraints make it impossible to do everything

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constraint

kənˈstreɪnt

noun

a limitation or restriction.

time constraints make it impossible to do everything

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