Synonyms for downside
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.
The downside of obtaining a higher rank is that far more work is expected.
Forms
- Plural
- downsides → disadvantages, flipsides…
Example sentences
- disadvantage His diligence turned out a disadvantage after all.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| downside | rising | |
| disadvantage | steady | |
| flipside | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- flipside
- 12 letters
- disadvantage4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (disadvantage4 = 4 syllables).