on the downside

phrase

: when one considers the disadvantages
On the downside, the car does not have much trunk space.

Examples of on the downside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Federal and Remington have a variety of 7 BC loads, but on the downside, availability is tough, at least as of the fall of 2026. — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026 The max gain is $514 on either side, realized if Nvidia closes at or beyond $210 on the downside or $245 on the upside. — Julia Spina, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 But for those on the downside of the career, or younger players like La Sasso, this could be a tough pill to swallow. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 Several commenters focused on the downside of being positioned next to the bathrooms, particularly on longer flights. — Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the downside

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“On the downside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20downside. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster