How to Use downside in a Sentence

downside

noun
  • He could find no downside to the car.
  • The song's lyrics seem to mirror The Idol's theme of fame and its downsides.
    Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
  • The one downside to this standout brand is that the pieces can be pricey.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2023
  • The downside is a tight back seat with just enough space to cram in two tall adults.
    IEEE Spectrum, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The only downside is the leather is not scratch proof and will show wear over time.
    Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2023
  • The main downside today was a gusty wind from the northwest.
    Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2023
  • The downside is that the handles' rivets are not flush inside the pot.
    Sarah Wharton, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2023
  • And risks to the downside could still vindicate Wall Street’s bears.
    Alexandra Semenova, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The downside is Lillard is in the midst of one of the worst scoring seasons of his career.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Is this the beginning of some more downside for the market?
    Krystal Hur, CNN, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The downsides are that there’s no auto-off timer, so the device will play all night.
    Rachael Hogg, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2023
  • The downside is that he is already locked into a big deal.
    Afentres, oregonlive, 19 June 2023
  • The best Boston films embody the spirit of the city, for all of its upsides and downsides.
    Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 5 Mar. 2024
  • There are downsides to a long packout over rough terrain in the dark.
    Nick Fasciano, Outdoor Life, 8 Feb. 2024
  • The only downside is that there are several parts to keep track of and to keep clean.
    Good Housekeeping, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The only downside is the app's interface is a bit clunky, and the system can be slow.
    Lindsay Modglin, Parents, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The downside to the Blue Cash Everyday is that its 3% earnings are capped.
    Aaron Hurd, wsj.com, 18 Oct. 2023
  • One downside is that this mattress is heavy, so changing sheets can be a bit of a pain.
    Bridget Shirvell, Parents, 25 Nov. 2023
  • The rockets were the one downside of the otherwise idyllic spot, Pinyan and his friends would say.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The other big downside to home-equity loans: your house is on the line.
    Kerri Anne Renzulli, wsj.com, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Something that’s been a downside for a few years running is now back in the pros column.
    Chris Welch, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2023
  • The main downside to FullWell is that the serving size is eight capsules per day.
    Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The only downside is that it can be fiddly compared to stoves like the Jetboil above.
    Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The downside is those limbs do give it a bigger footprint than many of the other bows listed here.
    Tony Hansen, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023
  • The only downside for her U.S. fans is that all the shows will be taking place in Munich, Germany.
    Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024
  • But Whack soon realizes there’s a downside to the world knowing your name.
    Breanna Bell, Variety, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The only downside of this backpack is having to choose which one of the nine available colors to buy.
    L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
  • But the downside is that there’s less money to distribute to programs for kids.
    Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2023
  • One downside to back hooking, however, is that as the bait struggles, the hole in its back tends to widen and the shiner can slip free.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 10 May 2023
  • The biggest downside to this patio heater was the assembly.
    Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2023

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