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

Upside, my bar tab is generally lower, but the downside is there are more hangovers. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

While some level of concern was justified because of elevated uncertainty, the panic likely meant the move was overshooting to the downside. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

But its rapid adoption has a big downside – AI can produce information that sounds authoritative and looks polished while being completely wrong. — Kaitlin Newkirk, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

The research suggests there may be downsides to hyperfixating on your blood sugar levels for your overall quality of life. — Sukhman Rekhi, Verywell Health, 13 Oct. 2026