noun
- negative aspects or disadvantages of something
Usage: plural form of downside
Examples
- The downsides of living in the city include high rent and traffic congestion.
- She carefully considered all the downsides before accepting the job offer.
- The new policy has several downsides that weren’t initially apparent.
- Despite the downsides, most students enjoyed the remote learning experience.
- We need to weigh the downsides against the potential benefits.
- The downsides of social media include privacy concerns and cyberbullying.