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downside

noun

a negative aspect of something that is generally positive

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
OW
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a negative aspect of something that is generally positive

    “there is a downside even to motherhood”

In context

Example Sentences

there is a downside even to motherhood
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