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单词 downside
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downside

noun

down·​side ˈdau̇n-ˌsīd How to pronounce downside (audio)
1
: a downward trend (as of prices)
2
: a negative aspect
the downside of fame

Synonyms

  • debit
  • disadvantage
  • disbenefit
  • drawback
  • handicap
  • incommodity
  • liability
  • minus
  • negative
  • strike
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Example Sentences

He could find no downside to the car. the downside of living in the country is, of course, the long commute to work
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Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

downside

noun

as in disadvantage
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • disadvantage
  • drawback
  • handicap
  • shortcoming
  • negative
  • minus
  • liability
  • debit
  • disbenefit
  • incommodity
  • obstacle
  • strike
  • hurdle
  • impairment
  • disability
  • albatross
  • impediment
  • failing
  • millstone
  • obstruction
  • interference
  • hindrance
  • embarrassment
  • let
  • stranglehold
  • rub
  • hitch
  • clog
  • stop
  • catch
  • crimp
  • trammel
  • shackle
  • bar
  • check
  • manacle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • advantage
  • plus
  • asset
  • edge
  • margin
  • vantage
  • start
  • control
  • lead
  • jump
  • predominance
  • upper hand
  • opportunity
  • head start
  • drop
  • privilege
  • mastery
  • transcendence
  • command
  • ascendancy
  • superiority
  • prerogative
  • supremacy
  • assistance
  • break
  • ascendency
  • aid
  • better
  • help
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