Drawback — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈdrȯ-ˌbak/ draw·back

Meaning & Definition of Drawback

Drawback (noun)

  1. a refund of duties especially on an imported product subsequently exported or used to produce a product for export
  2. an objectionable feature, disadvantage

Drawback (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success

    "this plan has only one drawback: it's unworkable"

    similar: debit, disadvantage, disbenefit, downside, handicap, incommodity, liability, minus, negative, strike
    related: albatross, millstone, stranglehold, disability, impairment, failing, shortcoming, bar, catch, check, clog, crimp, embarrassment, hindrance, hitch, hurdle, impediment, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, rub, shackle, stop, trammel
    opposite: advantage, asset, edge, plus
    near: vantage, head start, jump, lead, margin, start, ascendancy, better, command, control, drop, mastery, predominance, superiority, supremacy, transcendence, upper hand, prerogative, privilege, break, opportunity, aid, assistance, help

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Drawback

The most common words with a similar meaning to Drawback:

debit, disadvantage, disbenefit, downside, handicap, incommodity, liability, minus, negative, strike

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Drawback

Words with the opposite meaning of Drawback:

advantage, asset, edge, plus

Related Words for Drawback

albatross, millstone, stranglehold, disability, impairment, failing, shortcoming, bar, catch, check, clog, crimp, embarrassment, hindrance, hitch, hurdle, impediment, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, rub, shackle, stop, trammel

Near Antonyms of Drawback

vantage, head start, jump, lead, margin, start, ascendancy, better, command, control, drop, mastery, predominance, superiority, supremacy, transcendence, upper hand, prerogative, privilege, break, opportunity, aid, assistance, help

Origin & Etymology of Drawback

First known use: 1680

Frequently Asked Questions about Drawback

What does "Drawback" mean?

"Drawback" means a refund of duties especially on an imported product subsequently exported or used to produce a product for export. As a noun, it is defined as: a refund of duties especially on an imported product subsequently exported or used to produce a product for export.

What is another word for "Drawback"?

Other words for "Drawback" include debit, disadvantage, disbenefit, downside, handicap, incommodity, liability and minus. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Drawback" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Drawback"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Drawback". Common alternatives include debit, disadvantage, disbenefit, downside, handicap, incommodity, liability, minus, negative and strike.

What is the opposite of "Drawback"?

Antonyms of "Drawback" include advantage, asset, edge and plus. Near antonyms include vantage, head start, jump and lead.

How do you use "Drawback" in a sentence?

Examples of "Drawback" in a sentence: "this plan has only one drawback: it's unworkable".

Is "Drawback" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Drawback" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Drawback"?

"Drawback" is pronounced /ˈdrȯ-ˌbak/ and divided into syllables as draw·back.

What is the origin of the word "Drawback"?

First known use: 1680.