downside
noun
down·side
ˈdau̇n-ˌsīd 
1
: a downward trend (as of prices)
2
: a negative aspect
the downside of fame
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
Meanwhile, decision-makers have profit incentives that don't fully account for these downsides.
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Jacob Hilton, Time, 22 July 2025
But that’s about the extent of the debate, as few would be able to discern any noticeable eccentricities or downsides to the hybrid system from the driver’s seat.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The city offers little in the way of culinary variety — a definite downside for food lovers seeking new and exciting options, according to the study.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 22 July 2025
Researchers can also see genuine downsides to each of these technologies.
—Tony Milligan, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
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Jacob Hilton, Time, 22 July 2025
But that’s about the extent of the debate, as few would be able to discern any noticeable eccentricities or downsides to the hybrid system from the driver’s seat.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The city offers little in the way of culinary variety — a definite downside for food lovers seeking new and exciting options, according to the study.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 22 July 2025
Researchers can also see genuine downsides to each of these technologies.
—Tony Milligan, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
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 30 Jul. 2025.
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