AskDefine | Define downside

Dictionary Definition

downside n : a negative aspect of something that is generally positive; "there is a downside even to motherhood"

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English

Etymology

Compound of down + side.

Pronunciation

Noun

  1. A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.
    The downside of obtaining a higher rank is that far more work is expected.
  2. A downward tendency, especially in the price of shares etc

Translations

A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous
A downward tendency

Antonyms

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