How to Use drawback in a Sentence

drawback

1 of 2 noun
Definition of drawbacknext
Synonyms for drawbacknext
  • The trip sounds great, but cost is a major drawback.
  • One drawback: Some users aren't fans of the strong scent.
    — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 21 Dec. 2022
  • One drawback was that this beach tent didn’t work very well for us in the wind.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2023
  • One drawback to the service is that sizes only range from 0 to 16.
    — Stacey Nguyen, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The biggest drawback is that there isn’t enough skilled labor to achieve this.
    — Kamala Thiagarajan, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The Hisense range comes in at a great price, but there are a few drawbacks to consider.
    — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
  • All these drawbacks prompted the sense that the hamper is a bit overpriced.
    — Sarah Wolf Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The major drawback users report is that the spray nozzle can leak.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2024
  • There are so many drawbacks to people being unable to seek the help that hurt them in the long run.
    — Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
  • But perhaps the biggest drawback was the fact that the teams had to pack up and move before every game.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2023
  • One drawback might be the busy location, across the street from an entrance to the Queensboro Bridge.
    — Mark David, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2023
  • The only drawback is that a romper swimsuit can be tricky to get in and out of, and bathroom breaks may take longer.
    — Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The one drawback is this scoop is meant for hand wash and dry only and is not dishwasher safe.
    — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
  • The one drawback is that the pattern becomes imprinted on the bottom of your cakes.
    — Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The only drawback is that some e-calls are large and cannot be stashed in a backpack to carry into the field.
    — Nancy Jo Adams, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2023
  • One drawback is that the occupant can't lie down parallel to the fire for even warmth.
    — Keith McCafferty, Field & Stream, 29 June 2023
  • What are the benefits and drawbacks of ending the practice?
    — Justin Klawans, The Week, 30 Mar. 2023
  • One drawback is that most of the heat is concentrated around the toes and balls of the feet, so your upper feet and heels won't be as warm.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Lastly, the fact that not all dishwashers have this setting is a bit of a drawback.
    — Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2023
  • One of the main drawbacks of wearing gloves is a loss of dexterity.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2024
  • The biggest drawback is the pillow’s weight and bulkiness.
    — Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2023
  • As with all things in the workplace, the benefits and drawbacks are not equal for everyone.
    — Jane Thier, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2023
  • While a fantastic Dutch oven option, the price may be the only drawback.
    — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The timetable for a return is the biggest drawback to signing Beckham for the remainder of the season.
    — Dallas News, 7 Dec. 2022
  • The Versa 3's main drawback is battery life, maxing out at 12 hours with GPS turned on.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 20 Jan. 2023
  • The booth in building #9 at the south end of the Burton fairgrounds will focus on bugs, their many benefits and some drawbacks.
    — Joan Rusek, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2023
  • In match play, the value of birdies usually outweighs the drawback of bogeys.
    — Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 May 2023
  • Though its results appear promising, the study did have some drawbacks.
    — Ella Weaver, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2024
  • The drawback is its livability score, which is just 63.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2023
  • One drawback of the light construction is the thinness of the soles, which offer sub-par cushioning for all-day wear.
    — Samson McDougall, Health, 4 Aug. 2023
Advertisement

draw back

2 of 2 verb
  • The workers drew back the curtains, and the desert sun poured in.
    — Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 4 Dec. 2023
  • The bow and arrow was drawn back for a LONG time but that thang is in the air now!!
    — Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 22 Oct. 2023
  • But the subconscious part of her is being drawn back to the women.
    — Radhika Menon, ELLE, 6 May 2023
  • The flag must always fall free and must never be festooned, drawn back or up, or in folds.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Hukka asked the courtier who came into his bedroom to draw back the curtains.
    — Salman Rushdie, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Twitter, like each of its users, has two options for the long term: double down or draw back.
    — New York Times, 4 Aug. 2021
  • But, having envisaged the ultimate, Wells knew how to draw back to the close at hand.
    — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 15 Nov. 2021
  • Take your fingers away and draw back the hammer until the claw is at or just behind your shoulder.
    — Michael Stillwell, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2023
  • When Izi's son falls ill, he's drawn back into a life of crime with a heist that promises to change their lives forever.
    — Travis Bean, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Hours after the eruption, people in the bustling port city of Çeşme-Bağlararası—which is flanked by two rivers at the end of Çeşme Bay—must have seen the waters of the bay draw back from the shore.
    — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 5 Jan. 2022
  • These characters are like magnets, drawn back to each other over and over.
    — USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2023
  • As several of my father’s friends from Nashville would attest over the years, the quartet was a draw back then.
    — Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2022
  • The warden eventually wrangled the bobcat with his catch pole and, with the help of a deputy who drew back the broken grille, pulled the feline out.
    — Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Still, the former president could soon be drawn back into the headlines.
    — Libby Cathey, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Uber will increase its fares by 10% in London from today in a bid to draw back drivers to the ride-hailing platform.
    — Iain Martin, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2021
  • Twitter has been trying to use the game to draw back advertisers that ditched the platform after Elon Musk took over.
    — Suzanne Vranica, WSJ, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Similarly, Aoki Lee Simmons’ slicked back wash-and-go curls were at shoulder length, and drawn back into a bun by the end of the night.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Without Vlasic, Kyle Burroughs will draw back into the lineup as the Sharks hope to earn their first victory in three games.
    — Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Shorebirds would draw back the curtain with each flyby, sending the fish further into a frenzy.
    — Matt Wyatt, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Oct. 2021
  • But he was drawn back to boxing because of financial hardships.
    — James E. Causey, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Go for a Mayan massage in the Muluk Spa, after which therapists draw back the curtains to reveal the candy-floss blue of the Caribbean.
    — Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 16 May 2022
  • In May, India could draw back on that experience from two months prior.
    — Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2021
  • The event features many returning artists and vendors, drawn back by the appeal of connection in the industry.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2023
  • During the procedure, an Alexis wound retractor (AWR), a device used to draw back the edges of a wound during surgery, was left in her abdomen.
    — Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2023
  • The clincher will be if, after flocking to a few U.S. blockbusters this summer, Italians will now be drawn back into cinemas by the cream of the local crop.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Sep. 2023
  • The series finds Picard, as Stewart puts it, not living, but waiting to die before he is drawn back into action.
    — Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2023
  • After transferring his parole location and moving to L.A., he was drawn back to the program.
    — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Ondrej Palat, who signed for five years/$30 million over the summer, looks about to draw back into the lineup after a two-month absence following groin surgery.
    — Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Dec. 2022
  • During hot months, heat drawn from Princeton’s buildings will be stored in thick pipes deep underground until winter, when heat will be drawn back up again.
    — Cara Buckley, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2024
  • When attackers steal his car and kill the dog, Wick is drawn back into the underworld, with astoundingly bloody results.
    — Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 2 Apr. 2023

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'drawback.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: