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 many potential downsides to relying too much on AI personas; see my cautions at the link here.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The downside is that customer service hours don't include Sundays, and the account is only available through online or phone channels, even in states where branches exist.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
There are no downsides to adding collagen to your coffee.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026
These shifts are simple, sustainable, and come with virtually no downside.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 19 Jan. 2026
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The downside is that customer service hours don't include Sundays, and the account is only available through online or phone channels, even in states where branches exist.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
There are no downsides to adding collagen to your coffee.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026
These shifts are simple, sustainable, and come with virtually no downside.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 19 Jan. 2026
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 Jan. 2026.
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