as in disadvantage
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
this plan has only one drawback: it's unworkable
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of drawback
While injuries, cost, and access can be drawbacks, experts agree that tennis provides broad health benefits.
—
Cathy Cassata, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
But neural networks had some big drawbacks too.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
The one drawback may be Infiniti’s lack of interior color selections for the QX80, something that other luxury car makers have expanded in recent years as a revenue-driver.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The only drawback for Enzo Maresca is that his side's only home game of the campaign thus far ended in a 0-0 draw against another London rival, Crystal Palace.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for drawback
Cathy Cassata, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
But neural networks had some big drawbacks too.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
The one drawback may be Infiniti’s lack of interior color selections for the QX80, something that other luxury car makers have expanded in recent years as a revenue-driver.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The only drawback for Enzo Maresca is that his side's only home game of the campaign thus far ended in a 0-0 draw against another London rival, Crystal Palace.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for drawback
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawback
Noun
-
That is a real problem which of course… to prevent wealth from killing people—your success turning into a disadvantage—is a big problem in business.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
-
The lawyer said a lack of online presence as a result of a disabled account put him at a competitive disadvantage.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The parking area is handicap accessible, as well as the free tram service from the lot to the festival grounds.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
-
Each division named a champion based on their gross score, or total strokes taken, and their net score, which is adjusted by the player’s handicap.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Drawback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawback. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share