as in disadvantage
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
this plan has only one drawback: it's unworkable
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of drawback
One drawback is that the brightly colored bark only appears with age.
—
Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Another drawback: His client made her first court appearance one day before a gunman unsuccessfully tried to assassinate Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania in July.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
There are other models, of course, and people will debate the various benefits and drawbacks.
—Tyler Cowen, Sun Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
However, these materials are not without their drawbacks.
—Matthew Dawson, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for drawback 
Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Another drawback: His client made her first court appearance one day before a gunman unsuccessfully tried to assassinate Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania in July.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
There are other models, of course, and people will debate the various benefits and drawbacks.
—Tyler Cowen, Sun Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
However, these materials are not without their drawbacks.
—Matthew Dawson, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for drawback
Thesaurus Entries Near drawback
Cite this Entry
“Drawback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawback. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share