Synonyms of drawback

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disadvantage
• handicap
• shortcoming
• downside
• liability
• minus
• negative
• debit
• obstacle
• disbenefit
• strike
• incommodity
• hurdle
• disability
• impairment
• failing
• hindrance
• impediment
• albatross
• stranglehold
• interference
• millstone
• obstruction
• embarrassment
• let
• hitch
• rub
• clog
• catch
• stop
• shackle
• crimp
• trammel
• check
• bar
• manacle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advantage
• asset
• plus
• edge
• margin
• vantage
• start
• control
• lead
• jump
• head start
• predominance
• superiority
• drop
• privilege
• opportunity
• mastery
• command
• transcendence
• upper hand
• ascendancy
• prerogative
• supremacy
• assistance
• aid
• break
• help
• ascendency
• better

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of drawback

Despite its drawbacks, any card that can get up to 52 creatures in a commander game for as little as one black mana is going to get attention, and it’s expected Blasphemous Edict will be no different. —Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024

Each of these approaches brings benefits and drawbacks, and yet more strategies may be needed. —Bymitch Leslie, science.org, 24 Oct. 2024

For this story, Kate analyzed and aggregated testing results from various bra tests to determine each style’s winning features (and drawbacks) to best support large busts comfortably. —Kate Watson, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024

Despite yesterday’s success, the booster re-entry include drawbacks such as sonic booms. —Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2024