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Definitions for downside
ˈdaʊnˌsaɪddown·sid·e
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Princeton's WordNet
downsidenoun
a negative aspect of something that is generally positive
"there is a downside even to motherhood"
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downsidenoun
A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.
The downside of obtaining a higher rank is that far more work is expected.
downsidenoun
A downward tendency, especially in the price of shares etc
Etymology: Compound of down + side.
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downside
A downside refers to the negative aspect, disadvantage, or potential negative outcome of a situation, action, process, or condition. It's often contrasted with the positive aspects or the upside of something.
Wikidata
Downside
Downside is a farming community in the central east part of the Riverina and situated about 15 kilometres north west from Wagga Wagga and 24 kilometres south east from Coolamon. Downside Post Office opened on 15 August 1878 and closed in 1905.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of downside in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of downside in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of downside in a Sentence
Sterling/dollar has weakened in line with our view and we still see scope for further downside in the pair.
The biggest downside risk to Friday’s jobs report is the difficulty employers are having finding workers.
The overall trend of healthy-to-strong growth will continue into next year, downside risks remain large. The return of shutdowns from increased infections is unlikely, but cannot be ruled out. There are also upside risks, especially given all the extra saving since the spring of 2020.
Instead of $4 a gallon happening in May, it could happen as early as March, there is more upside risk than downside risk.
The upside of hosting the Grammys in LA ... is that everyone can be here, the downside of hosting the Grammys in LA is the traffic.
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