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downsides

NOUN

a negative aspect of a situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disadvantage drawback flaw inconvenience

STRONG

defect fault minus problem trouble

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage benefit perfection profit

STRONG

blessing strength

Example Sentences

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"Its downsides include high programme and development risks, and long realistic timeframes until any serviceable aircraft might be delivered, compared to alternatives that already exist," Bronk said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Earlier registry and observational studies have already raised red flags about potential downsides of this surgery.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

“The downsides for speaking up are so immense, I almost can’t imagine why anyone chooses to do it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

But because we keep implementing them in literally the dumbest way possible, they have all the downsides and none of the upsides.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

One of the many downsides of emigrating from one country to another is that you're not always left with the option to follow your dreams.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi