downside
About 0.81 uses per million words.
Meaning
- noun A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.
The downside of obtaining a higher rank is that far more work is expected.
- noun A downward tendency, especially in the price of shares etc.
- noun The side of something that is at the bottom, or that is intended to face downward.
Similar words
drawback disadvantage defect negativity shortcoming inconvenience objection adverse worsening deterioration
Often followed by
of to is risk review risks was protection for
Word family
downsides
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