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
Adding a touch of greenery to your living area can completely brighten the space — and add a natural pop of color, but investing in a live plant comes with its drawbacks.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
That structure can be a drawback for some families, particularly those who may need emergency access to funds before the child reaches adulthood.
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Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Just like anything in this life, there are both drawbacks and benefits to fabric softener.
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Brown’s contract, on top of the price required to trade for him, could be a drawback for Detroit.
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Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for drawback
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
That structure can be a drawback for some families, particularly those who may need emergency access to funds before the child reaches adulthood.
—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Just like anything in this life, there are both drawbacks and benefits to fabric softener.
—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Brown’s contract, on top of the price required to trade for him, could be a drawback for Detroit.
—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for drawback
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawback
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Many of them are single mothers due to structural disadvantages.
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Importantly, the goal isn’t to put junior employees at a disadvantage.
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For more serious violations, such as parking in a handicap space or in front of a fire hydrant, drivers will receive a 15-minute text warning.
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The deal, of which Vance is increasingly the public face, is encountering a wall of opposition from skeptical conservatives who have blasted it as a loss for the United States — and a potential handicap for Vance’s political future.
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“Drawback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawback. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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