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
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Recent Examples of downside
The review also flagged possible downsides reported in individual studies, including headache, lowered mood and discomfort wearing the glasses.
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
The downside is that the MPC queue can sometimes be closed, even in airports promoting the app.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
The only downside there is the 551 lb (250 kg) weight.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026
The only downside is that everyone seems to be wearing one of the same 15 dresses to every wedding.
—Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
The downside is that the MPC queue can sometimes be closed, even in airports promoting the app.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
The only downside there is the 551 lb (250 kg) weight.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026
The only downside is that everyone seems to be wearing one of the same 15 dresses to every wedding.
—Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for downside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downside
Noun
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Consider both carefully, then, as each comes with significant advantages and disadvantages in today's economy.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Circumstances have put them at every possible disadvantage.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Essentially, my handicap is that Journalism can draft Knightsbridge around the course and outkick the rest of the field on the closing stretch.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Keep your eye on the predictions and handicap accordingly, though this field offers a dearth of off-track options.—
Teresa Genaro,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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This move has stabilized shares following a sharp drawback across 2022 and 2023.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The primary drawback is that most HELOCs carry variable rates, meaning borrowing costs can grow if interest rates move higher in the future.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Downside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downside. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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