downside
noun
down·side
ˈdau̇n-ˌsīd 
1
: a downward trend (as of prices)
2
: a negative aspect
the downside of fame
Examples of downside in a Sentence
He could find no downside to the car.
the downside of living in the country is, of course, the long commute to work
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There are clear downsides to doggles.
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The downside is that the monthly premiums are expensive, as are the service fees.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Still, the strategy has downsides.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
However, members of the school board cited concerns that the two temporary locations being considered brought their own downsides and costs for the district.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
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Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 24 Dec. 2025
The downside is that the monthly premiums are expensive, as are the service fees.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Still, the strategy has downsides.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
However, members of the school board cited concerns that the two temporary locations being considered brought their own downsides and costs for the district.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for downside
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“Downside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downside. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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