drawback Play nounA feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem. SYNONYMS barriercatchcheckcomplicationcurbdamperdefectdeterrentdifficultydisadvantagedisbenefitdiscouragementdownsidefaultflawfly in the ointmenthandicaphiccuphindrancehitchhurdleimpedimentimperfectioninconvenienceissueliabilitylimitationminusmonkey wrench in the worksnuisanceobstacleobstructionpitfallproblemsnagspanner in the worksstumbling blocktroubleweak spot/pointweakness