DRAWBACK Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

drawback

noun

ˈdrȯ-ˌbak

as in disadvantage

a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success this plan has only one drawback: it's unworkable

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Recent Examples of drawback Researchers are studying other COVID treatments, recognizing that Paxlovid has drawbacks and potential drug interactions. —

Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026 Unreliability is a major drawback of current AI agents. —

Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026 For Washington-Wheatley resident Vickye Sayles, the benefits of the program outweigh the drawbacks. —

Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026 The only drawback is that in high summer, everyone comes. —

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If society is looking to keep the underserved at a disadvantage relative to their peers, forcing them to attend failing schools is a good way to go about it.

— Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Charlie makes an excellent point about what the disadvantage might be.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026