Synonyms of downside

downside

noun

ˈdau̇n-ˌsīd 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disadvantage
• handicap
• drawback
• shortcoming
• minus
• liability
• negative
• debit
• disbenefit
• strike
• incommodity
• obstacle
• hurdle
• disability
• impairment
• albatross
• stranglehold
• failing
• impediment
• millstone
• obstruction
• interference
• hindrance
• let
• embarrassment
• rub
• hitch
• clog
• catch
• stop
• crimp
• shackle
• trammel
• bar
• check
• manacle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advantage
• asset
• edge
• plus
• margin
• vantage
• start
• control
• lead
• jump
• head start
• predominance
• opportunity
• upper hand
• drop
• privilege
• mastery
• command
• transcendence
• ascendancy
• superiority
• supremacy
• prerogative
• assistance
• break
• aid
• help
• better

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of downside

McElwee has often pondered the downside of essentially treating himself like a human camera, observing the world rather than fully engaging in it. — Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Because Honeydue is completely free, there's little downside to trying it. — Catherine Collins, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Apple — The iPhone maker dipped 1% after KeyBanc downgraded Apple to underweight from sector weight, with a $250 price target implying 21% downside from Monday’s close. — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 14 July 2026

The only downside is the distance the team had to travel to get to their matches. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026