as in disadvantages
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 downsides
Working from home also has downsides.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Just make sure to fully consider all of the possible benefits and downsides before making a decision.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Potter played well, and picking up his option comes with no downsides.
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Tony East,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Furthermore, if people consider the impacts on relationships among humans, institutions and the Earth, then the public can properly weigh the benefits against the downsides.
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Dipesh Navsaria,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Acting on a shaky result carries real downsides too, from needless restrictive diets to unnecessary supplements.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
For many fans, the decision to take public transit came down to avoiding the downsides of driving.
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Ekasha Sikka,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
However, there are quite a few downsides to using cayenne pepper as your main source of pest control.
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Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Updates to existing Wyndham cards The three existing Wyndham cards have also undergone changes, and while most are positive, there are some downsides.
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Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Just make sure to fully consider all of the possible benefits and downsides before making a decision.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Potter played well, and picking up his option comes with no downsides.
—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Furthermore, if people consider the impacts on relationships among humans, institutions and the Earth, then the public can properly weigh the benefits against the downsides.
—
Dipesh Navsaria,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Acting on a shaky result carries real downsides too, from needless restrictive diets to unnecessary supplements.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
For many fans, the decision to take public transit came down to avoiding the downsides of driving.
—
Ekasha Sikka,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
However, there are quite a few downsides to using cayenne pepper as your main source of pest control.
—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Updates to existing Wyndham cards The three existing Wyndham cards have also undergone changes, and while most are positive, there are some downsides.
—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsides
disadvantages
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Between structural disadvantages, insider advantages, and inconsistent capital allocation, IPO investing is often more speculation than strategy.
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DataHaven found that a legacy of racial and residential segregation has contributed to lingering inequality, with Black and Latino communities facing significant disadvantages and lower quality of life.
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“Downsides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsides. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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