1. the negative aspect or disadvantage of something

Examples

• The downside of living in the city is the high cost of rent.
• Working from home has many benefits, but the downside is feeling isolated.
• The job pays well, but the downside is the long commute.
• She considered the downside of moving abroad before making her decision.
• The downside of this phone is its poor battery life.
• Every investment has a potential downside that should be considered.