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
Following the flash crash put options for both bitcoin and ether – the two cryptocurrencies that still dominate the trading volume and dollar-value by a large degree – surged as investors sought to obtain protection against further downside.
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
The low cost has its downsides, of course.
—New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
One downside for Crean Lutheran was excessive penalties that extended drives for La Habra.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The only downside is that the insulation gets funky after a couple years.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 18 Oct. 2025
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
The low cost has its downsides, of course.
—New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
One downside for Crean Lutheran was excessive penalties that extended drives for La Habra.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The only downside is that the insulation gets funky after a couple years.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downside
Noun
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But detailed negotiations have dragged out, leaving the country’s key auto making industry at a disadvantage – subject to 25% US tariffs while its rivals in Japan and Europe have already secured much lower rates.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Republican Party may be at a disadvantage in next year's midterm elections, according to new polling.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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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
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Another potential drawback of the pescatarian diet is the mercury content of fish.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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The researchers hope to develop a version that's safe, pleasant-tasting and suitable for large-scale production, without the drawbacks of current treatments like tooth staining, tartar buildup and taste changes in the mouth.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Downside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downside. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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