downside
noun
the lower side or part.
downsides
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pluralof downside.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Shah said the findings also highlight potential downsides of using the scans when they are unlikely to change a patient's treatment.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
“We have not, as a field, done a very good job of explaining to people what the benefits are and how the downsides can be mitigated,” the CEO said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
"There weren't many downsides to giving a summer-born youngster an extra year before going into primary school. For me, it was a no-brainer."
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Are there any potential downsides or considerations I should be aware of when investing in CDs?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
One of the many downsides of emigrating from one country to another is that you're not always left with the option to follow your dreams.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
