a bad feature of something► disadvantage a bad feature of something, for example a way in which it causes problems or is worse than other things of the same kind: · The proposal has some major disadvantages.disadvantage of: · The main disadvantage of being a nurse is working irregular hours.
► drawback a disadvantage of something, that makes it seem less attractive - use this especially when something seems good in other ways: · It's a good-looking car - the only drawback is the price.drawback of: · One of the major drawbacks of being famous is the lack of privacy.drawback to: · High house prices are one drawback to economic growth.
► liability someone or something that is a disadvantage because they are likely to make you less successful: · In those days, a politician's wife who did not hold traditional views could be a liability.liability to: · The product that was once so popular is now a liability to the company.serious liability: · The bank realized that the dispute was becoming a serious liability in doing business
► limitations the limits on how good someone or something can be or what they are able to do: · I think we've done a wonderful job, considering the limitations we've had to work under.· We made an inspection of the building's resources and limitations.
► the downside the disadvantage of a plan or situation that in most other ways seems good: · The band sounds great. The only downside is the quality of the recording.the downside of: · The downside of the New Economy is the forced resettlement of villagers.