Drawback
Drawback noun - A feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success.
Excellence is an antonym for drawback.
Excellence
Excellence noun - A quality that gives something special worth.
Usage example: the particular excellence of down in clothing and sleeping bags is its lightness
Drawback is an antonym for excellence.
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