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
Sinclair, Ripley conceded, has experienced the downside of YouTube TV’s growth, including blackouts of its affiliated regional sports networks.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
From that perspective, a sell signal that actually follows through with additional downside feels overdue at this point.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
There are still downsides, though.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Potential Downsides or Considerations While this nourishing beverage has many health benefits, there are some potential downsides to consider.
—Laura Schober, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
From that perspective, a sell signal that actually follows through with additional downside feels overdue at this point.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
There are still downsides, though.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Potential Downsides or Considerations While this nourishing beverage has many health benefits, there are some potential downsides to consider.
—Laura Schober, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downside
Noun
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But without Cooper, Willams and Patton, the Cyclones will be at a severe personnel disadvantage.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Hoffman acknowledged that the developers of data centers have been prone to operate in secret out of their concern of putting clients at a competitive disadvantage compared with rival companies.—
Peter Passi,
Twin Cities,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Not the one who improved their golf handicap.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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EconomyFortune 500 Experts say Trump’s $100,000 fee for a talent visa is a handicap on the tech industry.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Woven fabrics generally shed less than knits, warp knits are less flaky than weft knits, and filament yarns have better structural integrity than their staple counterparts, though this drawback can be remedied with longer lengths and stronger twists.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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One more drawback for me was the stainless-steel sifter.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Downside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downside. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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