downside
A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.
Example
“The downside of obtaining a higher rank is that far more work is expected.”
Other meanings
A downward tendency, especially in the price of shares etc.
The side of something that is at the bottom, or that is intended to face downward.
Antonyms
- upside
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “downside” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.