downside

noun

down·​side ˈdau̇n-ˌsīd How to pronounce downside (audio)
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
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Given the large uptick in copper prices in recent years, any changes in the long term outlook for copper or change in government policies could be a downside for the stock. Trefis Team, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 The downsides of political dominance in California. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 The only downside is that the platform scuffed a little after excessive wear, but not enough to notice from far away. Cai Cramer, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 IDRs can be a valuable option for those facing financial hardship, but there are potential downsides. Sixteen Ramos, The Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for downside 

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of downside was in 1905

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“Downside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downside. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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