DOWNSIDES Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

downsides

noun

plural of downside

as in disadvantages

a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success the downside of living in the country is, of course, the long commute to work

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Recent Examples of downsides The downsides of private student loans include higher interest rates and fees, fewer opportunities for loan forgiveness and more rigid repayment terms than federal loans. — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 Proponents who are pushing for online casinos in Maryland promise boundless tax revenue with minimal downsides, selectively ignoring who disproportionately pays the price of legalization. — Brianne Doura-Schawohl, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026 Options like seizing Iranian assets and sanctioning Iran’s trading partners, exchange houses, and Chinese banks all have potential downsides. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Perhaps all of this is overly negative, and the downsides of these collective risks have been overemphasised. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 However, Monday Service's high AI costs and restricted permission controls on most plans are clear downsides. — Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026 Many people think these are an easy way to get a tan without any downsides. — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026 But the downsides of the banking surge go beyond the predictably punishing schedule and the unexpected career limitations (some estimates suggest that only 10% of analysts end up working outside financial services). — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Eating more whole foods can support weight, blood sugar, and heart health, but overly restrictive versions may have downsides. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026

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disadvantages

Noun

Consider these advantages and disadvantages before choosing an ARM.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Democrats face fundraising disadvantages compared with Republicans, along with financial debt, and Martin has confronted criticism over his stewardship of the party.

— Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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