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

Another downside is that working with rush consultants can send a message to kids that social relationships can and should be commoditized. — Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 24 Sep. 2026

What’s more, the same downside that existed in 2017 remains today. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

This doesn’t just guard against that, and protect against the downside. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

Miami held a workout in front of general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan one day early into training camp, and afterwards it was determined there wasn’t a downside to putting him on the practice field. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026