Downside Definition

dounsīd
downsides
noun
The lower side or part.
Webster's New World
A disadvantageous aspect.
An option with a downside as well as benefits.
American Heritage
A downward trend or financial loss, as on an investment.
Webster's New World
Any or all of the drawbacks or disadvantages.
Webster's New World

A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.

The downside of obtaining a higher rank is that far more work is expected.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Downside

Noun

Singular:
downside
Plural:
downsides

Origin of Downside

  • Compound of down + side.

    From Wiktionary

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