Synonyms of downsides

downsides

noun

plural of downside

as in disadvantages

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

• disadvantages
• drawbacks
• shortcomings
• liabilities
• handicaps
• negatives
• minuses
• debits
• disbenefits
• obstacles
• strikes
• incommodities
• disabilities
• hurdles
• failings
• impairments
• albatross
• impediments
• millstones
• obstructions
• hindrances
• embarrassments
• lets
• interferences
• hitches
• strangleholds
• shackles
• clogs
• rubs
• manacles
• stops
• trammels
• catches
• checks
• bars
• crimps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advantages
• assets
• pluses
• edges
• margins
• vantages
• controls
• starts
• opportunities
• privileges
• leads
• jumps
• drops
• commands
• prerogatives
• betters
• superiorities
• help
• head starts
• aids
• breaks
• transcendences
• predominances
• supremacies
• upper hands
• ascendancies
• masteries
• assistances

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of downsides

In addition to varying success rates of pregnancy later on, other potential downsides to egg freezing include financial barriers and some minor procedural risks. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

But the downsides of the banking surge go beyond the predictably punishing schedule and the unexpected career limitations (some estimates suggest that only 10% of analysts end up working outside financial services). — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Eating more whole foods can support weight, blood sugar, and heart health, but overly restrictive versions may have downsides. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026

The downsides of fireworks—trash, smoke, wildfire, dog trauma—are something that the average spectator pushes out of mind. — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

When Pre-Marinated Meat Works Best Despite these potential downsides, pre-marinated meat can absolutely fill a need, especially in busy kitchens. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

In the same polling that found Hong building a lead, 88% of Democrats said that the downsides of data centers outweigh the benefits. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 31 July 2026

However, there may also be some downsides to your morning cup of joe. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 31 July 2026

While Lee’s travels have provided her with experiences that some people will never get, traveling the world full-time does come with its downsides. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026