B2nounbusinesssociety
US/ˈdaʊn.saɪd/
UK/ˈdaʊn.saɪd/
a disadvantage of a situation or choice that is otherwise good
In context
The main downside of the job is the long journey to the office.
Cheap flights are great, but the downside is hidden extra costs.
Living in the city has a downside: the noise never stops.
Words that go with downside
adjective + noun
- the main downsideThe main downside is the price.
- a major downsideA major downside of the plan is the risk.
- potential downsideConsider the potential downside before you invest.
- obvious downsideThe obvious downside is the lack of space.
noun + preposition
- the downside ofThe downside of fame is the lack of privacy.
verb + noun
- have a downsideEvery choice has a downside.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the downside is it cost much moneyCorrect: the downside is that it costs a lot