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
For Lohan, the only downsides are being away from her job and extended family.
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Emy Lacroix, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Despite breaking records and reaching new career milestones, the high-volume approach may have its downsides.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
There are also some potential downsides to consider that may follow a potential abolition of the federal capital gains tax on home sales.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Potential downsides While dopamine anchoring can be a helpful tool in some cases, experts say it should not be relied upon as the sole treatment.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Emy Lacroix, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Despite breaking records and reaching new career milestones, the high-volume approach may have its downsides.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
There are also some potential downsides to consider that may follow a potential abolition of the federal capital gains tax on home sales.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Potential downsides While dopamine anchoring can be a helpful tool in some cases, experts say it should not be relied upon as the sole treatment.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downside
Noun
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There are advantages and disadvantages to consider.—
Michael Collins,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Advanced users were given the option of several versions of those models, all of which had advantages and disadvantages.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).—
Emily Barone,
Time,
19 July 2017
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LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.—
Brent Cooper,
Cincinnati.com,
17 July 2017
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Nearly half of American car shoppers say the top drawback to EVs is sticker price, according to a May 2025 survey by J.D. Power.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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The only drawback to this mattress was upon unboxing.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Downside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downside. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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