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downside noun [ ˈdaʊnsʌɪd ]

• the negative aspect of something otherwise regarded as good or desirable.
• "he says being a rock star is a fun line of work when you're young, but admits fame can have its downsides"
Similar: snag, drawback, disadvantage, stumbling block, catch, pitfall, fly in the ointment, handicap, limitation, trouble, difficulty, problem, complication, liability, nuisance, hindrance, obstacle, impediment, weak spot/point, weakness, flaw, defect, fault, disbenefit, minus, flip side, hiccup, spanner in the works, monkey wrench in the works,
Opposite: benefit, advantage,


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