Downside

/ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a disadvantage or negative aspect of something

The downside of working from home is the lack of social interaction.

a negative aspect or consequence of a situation or decision

Although the proposal has many benefits, the financial downside cannot be ignored.

the less favorable side of an argument or situation

The downside of the new policy is that it may lead to increased workloads for employees.

an undesirable or harmful quality

One downside of the new technology is that it can be quite expensive to implement.

Combining 'down' and 'side', originating in the mid-20th century.

weighing the downsides

considering the negative factors before making a decision.

the upside and the downside

the positive and negative aspects of a situation.

advantage

A beneficial factor or aspect.

risk

The possibility of loss or injury.

Gloomy side

There's a gloomy side to this adventure that no one talks about.