cons

noun
UK: /kɒnz/
US: /kɑːnz/

  1. Arguments or factors against something; disadvantages.

    1. Let's weigh the pros and cons before we decide about the trip. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cons of moving to a new city outweigh the potential benefits in my opinion. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

scam trick swindle
cons verb

  1. To persuade someone to do something, especially by deceiving them.

    1. He tried to cons me into buying a broken phone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fraudster cons elderly people out of their savings through fake investment schemes. [ ] [ ]
cons noun

  1. Short for 'confidence man' or 'confidence woman'; a person who swindles or defrauds others.

    1. He is a con who takes money from old people. [ ] [ ]
    2. That con artist ran off with a huge amount of money from unsuspecting investors. [ ] [ ]
cons adverb

  1. Against something.

    1. Are you con or pro this proposal for the new building project? [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people are con the new law because they think that it has a lot of flaws. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "cons" is /kɒnz/ in British English and /kɑːnz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cons": scam, trick, swindle.

Example usage of "cons": "Let's weigh the pros and cons before we decide about the trip.". More examples on the page.