A drawback

A drawback is a synonym for a disadvantage/ a minus/ a con/ an inconvenience. (Advantages & disadvantage/ pluses & minuses/ pros and cons). We usually use “drawback” after something positive has already been said… we’re going to mention the negative points. There are drawbacks to almost everything!

1. If you are self-employed, like I am, it has its pluses: I get to create my own schedule, I have no boss, I get to work from home etc. It does have its drawbacks, though: The “salary” is not constant, I don’t get benefits like paid vacation, and I have other distractions at home… but I’d have to say that there are more positives than negatives. After all, “You can’t have your cake and eat it!” (you can’t have everything). What are the particular drawbacks in your line of work?
   

2.  Do you think there are any drawbacks to marriage, or do you think that marriage is a “bed of roses”? Surely the positives must outweigh the negatives, don’t you think? What are some of the positives?

3.  It’s a really peaceful life living out in the suburbs (residential areas on the outskirts of a city). It does have its drawbacks, though, in that you need to spend time traveling back and forth to and from the city.

4.  Sticking to a really healthy diet is great if you can do it. One unfortunate drawback is that sometimes it is not very sociable, especially when eating out or visiting someone’s house – you can’t be picky (Selective)!