downside
noun
down·side
ˈdau̇n-ˌsīd 
1
: a downward trend (as of prices)
2
: a negative aspect
the downside of fame
Synonyms
Examples of downside in a Sentence
He could find no downside to the car.
the downside of living in the country is, of course, the long commute to work
Recent Examples on the Web
Another downside of softeners is that their chemicals and fragrances can irritate sensitive skin or exacerbate allergic reactions.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2024
However, one downside of the West Concourse is accessibility.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2024
One downside to pocket listings is only people who are already involved with the brokerage can see it, so a sale likely won't end in a bidding war.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 June 2024
One key downside of eliminating a race from international sport is that world records for that distance simply don’t exist.
—Maya Silver, NPR, 22 June 2024
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2024
However, one downside of the West Concourse is accessibility.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2024
One downside to pocket listings is only people who are already involved with the brokerage can see it, so a sale likely won't end in a bidding war.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 June 2024
One key downside of eliminating a race from international sport is that world records for that distance simply don’t exist.
—Maya Silver, NPR, 22 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for downside
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“Downside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downside. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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