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downsides

NOUN

a negative aspect of a situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disadvantage drawback flaw inconvenience

STRONG

defect fault minus problem trouble

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage benefit perfection profit

STRONG

blessing strength

Example Sentences

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The misoprostol-only protocol has some downsides: It can be a bit more unpredictable, since it can take longer for a body to expel a pregnancy if it’s not prepped with mifepristone.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

"Its downsides include high programme and development risks, and long realistic timeframes until any serviceable aircraft might be delivered, compared to alternatives that already exist," Bronk said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Most posts were promotional and didn’t mention potential downsides of the tests like additional unnecessary tests and treatments, Nickel said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Earlier registry and observational studies have already raised red flags about potential downsides of this surgery.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

The downsides of a growth spurt means that my mom insists on buying clothes that are two sizes too big for me when she’s at the consignment store.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden