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
Are there any downsides to competition, in your opinion?
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Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The only downside is that this is both an expensive toy, coming in at 44,000 yen (or around $293 at the current exchange rate) and also a Premium Bandai release.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Both beverages offer various health benefits and potential downsides that may matter more to some than others.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
But the only downside to the exciting breakthrough was that Ingles did not make it out on the court that day.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The only downside is that this is both an expensive toy, coming in at 44,000 yen (or around $293 at the current exchange rate) and also a Premium Bandai release.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Both beverages offer various health benefits and potential downsides that may matter more to some than others.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
But the only downside to the exciting breakthrough was that Ingles did not make it out on the court that day.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downside
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Federal cases brought in Texas appeal to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, a far-right court that routinely interprets the law in creative ways to benefit right-wing causes and the Republican Party, something likely to put anyone trying to stop a deportation at a disadvantage.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
1 Apr. 2025
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This level of transparency ensures that you are never misled or unknowingly placed at a disadvantage.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).—
Emily Barone,
Time,
19 July 2017
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LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.—
Brent Cooper,
Cincinnati.com,
17 July 2017
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By contrast, agave straws maintain the sturdiness of plastic but without the environmental drawbacks.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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One of the biggest drawbacks the Seahawks have had in recent years is their ability to protect Smith.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Downside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downside. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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