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
However, the downside is that natural infection with a wild virus is very risky.
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Daniel Pastula, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
The downside is that some contend that growing neurons is not a proper thing to do morally, especially if solely to blend with a computer.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The length of the contract is the only downside to a potential deal with the Dodgers for Edman.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Based on our analysis of the latest readings for these breadth indicators, investors may indeed need to brace for further downside for stocks.
—David Keller, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Pastula, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
The downside is that some contend that growing neurons is not a proper thing to do morally, especially if solely to blend with a computer.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The length of the contract is the only downside to a potential deal with the Dodgers for Edman.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Based on our analysis of the latest readings for these breadth indicators, investors may indeed need to brace for further downside for stocks.
—David Keller, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for downside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downside
Noun
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If Eichorn resigned, Republicans would have a two-seat disadvantage.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2025
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This outdated thinking is becoming a competitive disadvantage for media companies, sponsors, and investors who fail to recognize the shift in consumer preferences.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 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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By contrast, agave straws maintain the sturdiness of plastic but without the environmental drawbacks.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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One of the biggest drawbacks the Seahawks have had in recent years is their ability to protect Smith.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Downside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downside. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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