downside — the negative aspect or disadvantage of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the negative aspect or disadvantage of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/
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 downside of the beach house is the sand everywhere inside.
Every downside outside has an upside!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Downside is a relatively recent English compound word that emerged in the 1960s. It combines 'down' (meaning below or lower) with 'side' (meaning aspect or face), creating a noun that refers to the lower or negative aspect of something.
Breakdown
down (below, lower) + side (aspect, face) = the lower or negative aspect; the disadvantage or drawback of something.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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