DRAWBACKS Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

drawbacks

noun

plural of drawback

as in disadvantages

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 drawbacks Opening as the first establishment in the area has had its perks and drawbacks, according to Elmore. — Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 Both strategies have benefits and drawbacks — as does refinancing the second mortgage altogether. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Only minor drawbacks here are the songs that break from this mold, all of which happen to be sung by the band’s other vocalist, Nikki Belfiglio. — Brendan Hay, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026 Opposites react Despite its drawbacks, the federal proposal to schedule 7-OH has some surprising supporters. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026 Today, there are two main ways to make wood curve, but both have significant drawbacks. — New Atlas, 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 But these radios come with some drawbacks—a significant one being that, unlike satellite communications, their transmission rates for digital data are typically measured in just hundreds of bits per second. — Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Sep. 2026

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disadvantages

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The advantages far, far outweigh the disadvantages, but the disadvantages at blue bloods are the outside noise is always going to be way over the top, no matter what’s happening.

— Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
As the lone charter school playing at the highest level of Public League football, Bulls Prep has some disadvantages, such as no true practice field.

— Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

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