downside — the negative aspect or disadvantage of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the negative aspect or disadvantage of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/
Korean meaning: 단점, 부정적인 면
Korean pronunciation: **다운**사이드
Example Sentences
- The downside of being famous is having no privacy.
- The only downside to this chocolate cake is that it's too delicious to stop eating.
- What's the downside of having a robot butler? It keeps asking for software updates during dinner.
downside
NOUN//ˈdaʊnsaɪd//
the negative aspect or disadvantage of something
The customer discovers the downside of rushing with expensive electronics
Every downside outside has an upside!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
1960년대에 등장한 비교적 새로운 합성어로, 'down'(아래로)과 'side'(면)가 결합되어 '아래쪽 면', 즉 '나쁜 면'을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The downside of being famous is having no privacy.”
“The only downside to this chocolate cake is that it's too delicious to stop eating.”
“What's the downside of having a robot butler? It keeps asking for software updates during dinner.”
“Investors should always consider the downside before making decisions.”
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