Definition of DOWNSIDE

downside

Meanings

Plural: downsides

Noun

  • a negative aspect of something that is generally positive
    • "there is a downside even to motherhood"
  • A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.
  • A downward tendency, especially in the price of shares etc.
  • The side of something that is at the bottom, or that is intended to face downward.

Origin / Etymology

Compound of down + side.

Antonyms

upside

Scrabble Score: 13

downside is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
downside is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 14

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