Dictionary Definition
downside n : a negative aspect of something that
is generally positive; "there is a downside even to
motherhood"
User Contributed Dictionary
Pronunciation
Noun
- A disadvantageous aspect
of something that is normally advantageous.
- The downside of obtaining a higher rank is that far more work is expected.
- A downward tendency, especially in the price of shares etc
Translations
A disadvantageous aspect of something that is
normally advantageous
- Finnish: haittapuoli, huono puoli, varjopuoli
A downward tendency
Antonyms
Extensive Definition
Downside can refer to:
- Downside Abbey, a monastery in Somerset, England
- Downside School, a public school in Somerset, England
- Downside, a sub-district of Redhill, Somerset, England
- Downside, Surrey, a small village in the county of Surrey, England
- Downside, New South Wales, Australia
See also
- Upside (disambiguation)