a hindrance or disadvantage; an undesirable or objectionable feature.

What is the meaning of drawbacks?

1 : a refund of duties especially on an imported product subsequently exported or used to produce a product for export. 2 : an objectionable feature : disadvantage The plan's only drawback is its cost.

What are some examples of a drawback?

The definition of a drawback is a disadvantage or negative feature. An example of drawback is not being near bathrooms while camping. Money paid back from a charge previously made; refund, esp. of import duties when the taxed commodities are later exported.