downside
noun
down·side
ˈdau̇n-ˌsīd 
1
: a downward trend (as of prices)
2
: a negative aspect
the downside of fame
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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.
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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
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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
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“Downside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downside. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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