DOWNSIDE Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

downside

noun

ˈdau̇n-ˌsīd

Definition of downside

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 One potential downside is the lack of air conditioning, which will be rectified in an upcoming renovation. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026 But whether enacted or not, the promise of cash for votes has a big downside for democracy. — Kenneth Greene, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 One of the few downsides of growing up in Los Angeles is dealing with the city’s very hard water. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026 Constant worldwide travel – that would be one downside; another, for Marczak, has to do with promoting the film through social media. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for downside

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Jensen has the vocal equivalent of a familiar face, which for another performer could become a disadvantage.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
To help make up ground from the disadvantage of a statewide race without an R next to his name, Achilles has hit the road.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of disadvantage

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Over 2 summers, my legit handicap is 13 with some rounds near +18 and others at +8.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
The driver, Manning said, had been working particularly well, so well that the 10-handicap golfer had just broke 80 for the first time.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

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