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downside

[doun-sahyd]

noun

  1. the lower side or part.

  2. a downward trend, especially in stock prices.

  3. a discouraging or negative aspect.



adjective

  1. of or involving a decline, especially in stock prices.

    The downside risk on this stock is considered far greater than the potential for gain.

downside

/ ˈ岹ʊˌɪ /

noun

  1. the disadvantageous aspect of a situation

    the downside of twentieth-century living

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of downside1

First recorded in 1675–85; down 1 + side 1
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Stella said there were "no downsides from Lando's point of view", and Norris ran it all weekend.

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The downside is I do miss the applause.

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Hollywood sees both potential upsides and downsides to AI.

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The only downside to this incredible hike is that at least the last half mile of the road is too rough for low-clearance vehicles.

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“Since the tariffs went into place, and in May specifically, we’ve really seen the work go off on the downside,” Seroka said.

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