downside

noun
UK: /ˈdaʊn.saɪd/
US: /ˈdaʊn.saɪd/

  1. A disadvantage or negative aspect of something.

    1. The downside is that it costs more.
    2. The main downside of living here is the lack of public transportation options.

  2. The negative part of a generally positive situation.

    1. Every job has its downside.
    2. Despite the benefits, the downside of working remotely can be social isolation.

Synonyms

disadvantage drawback negative problem

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "downside" in English means: A disadvantage or negative aspect of something., The negative part of a generally positive situation..

The phonetic transcription of "downside" is /ˈdaʊn.saɪd/ in British English and /ˈdaʊn.saɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "downside": disadvantage, drawback, negative, problem.

Example usage of "downside": "The downside is that it costs more.". More examples on the page.