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 Opposites react Despite its drawbacks, the federal proposal to schedule 7-OH has some surprising supporters. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026 Below is a guide that includes highlights to consider and potential drawbacks in the sportsbook apps featured. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The drawbacks of the home are more minor inconveniences than major considerations. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026 And the debate over the benefits and drawbacks of remote work continues. — Sebastian Fixson, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drawback

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawback

Noun

Super PACs don't face the same pricing disadvantage on digital ads, where campaigns and outside groups compete on more equal footing.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Paxton and Husted in particular demonstrate the GOP disadvantage at the candidate level, although the Republican super PAC spending in Texas and Ohio is intended to counteract it.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of disadvantage

Noun

Over 2 summers, my legit handicap is 13 with some rounds near +18 and others at +8.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
The driver, Manning said, had been working particularly well, so well that the 10-handicap golfer had just broke 80 for the first time.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026