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 That said, data centers have drawbacks. —

Editorial, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026 What are the drawbacks of using DIY laundry detergent? —

Ryan Brennan may 13, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026 The drawback is just as transparent (literally). —

Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 May 2026 As for the drawbacks, Bevacqua acknowledged the revenue issues of dropping conference championship games to make room for the extra CFP games. —

Pete Sampson, New York Times, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for drawback

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Democrats view the open-seat contest as one of their better statewide opportunities in years, though the party still faces structural disadvantages in turnout during nonpresidential elections.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
Ukraine is also facing its own infantry shortage and recruitment issues after starting at a manpower disadvantage compared to Russia.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026