DRAWBACK Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

drawback

noun

ˈdrȯ-ˌbak

Definition of drawback

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 One drawback is that ARC is the only company that can service the boat, leaving the Robinsons reliant on it to keep the boat running. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The drawback of using essential oils to repel flies is that their efficacy is short-lived. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026 Though egg freezing is on the rise, some drawbacks include varying pregnancy success rates, financial barriers and minor procedural risks, according to UCLA Health. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 One glaring drawback is that BMI doesn’t measure what proportion of a person’s weight is fat versus muscle, bone, or other tissues. — Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drawback

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawback

Noun

Consider these advantages and disadvantages before choosing an ARM.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Similarly, although benefits of smaller class sizes are real, at least for economically disadvantaged kids in early grades, uniform caps put high-poverty schools at a competitive disadvantage (because other working conditions are more difficult).

— David Griffith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of disadvantage

Noun

Weiss runs a country club where golf clubs become horsepower, fairways give way to a racetrack and the handicap system is measured in lap time.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Tragically, Alice’s shower trauma turns out to be a big handicap for her in her pursuit of Catherine’s trust.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026