downside
/ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/ noun B2- 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.
- The side of something that is at the bottom, or that is intended to face downward.
Plural downsides
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