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Definition of downside noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

downside

noun
 
/ˈdaʊnsaɪd/
 
/ˈdaʊnsaɪd/
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  1. the disadvantages or less positive aspects of something
    • The downside of all this success is that I don't get to spend much time with my family.
    • On the downside, such improvements in efficiency often mean job losses.
    • This is good news for farmers, but I do see a downside.
    opposite upside
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