Synonyms of downside

downside

noun

ˈdau̇n-ˌsīd 

as in disadvantage

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

the downside of living in the country is, of course, the long commute to work

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of downside

The downsides are the higher cost, a heavier weight and a less sprightly bounce. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Arguably, the one downside of this more thoughtful method is that Hinge generally requires a slower pace than its mobile rivals. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026

Privacy and evidence experts point to other potential downsides. — Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026

The price may be one of the biggest downsides, because mushroom coffee tends to be considerably more expensive than many bagged coffees, Ayoob says. — Stacey Colino, Time, 22 July 2026