DOWNSIDE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DOWNSIDE?

Need another word that means the same as “downside”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “downside” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Downside” are: snag, drawback, disadvantage, stumbling block, catch, pitfall, fly in the ointment

Downside as a Noun

Definitions of "Downside" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “downside” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A negative aspect of something that is generally positive.
• The negative aspect of something otherwise regarded as good or desirable.

Synonyms of "Downside" as a noun (7 Words)

catch	A chance or act of catching the ball to dismiss a batsman. The window catch was rusty.
disadvantage	An unfavourable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness. A major disadvantage is the limited nature of the data.
drawback	A feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem. The main drawback of fitting catalytic converters is the cost.
fly in the ointment	An opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth.
pitfall	An unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty. The pitfalls of buying goods at public auctions.
snag	A rent or tear in fabric caused by a snag. There s one small snag.
stumbling block	An unsteady uneven gait.

Usage Examples of "Downside" as a noun

• There is a downside even to motherhood.
• He says being a rock star is a fun line of work when you're young, but admits fame can have its downsides.
• A magazine feature on the downside of fashion modelling.

Associations of "Downside" (30 Words)

backwards	Towards or into a worse state. The songs look backwards to long ago battles.
blemish	Add a flaw or blemish to make imperfect or defective. The girl s hands were without a blemish.
con	Persuade (someone) to do or believe something by lying to them. The Charter is a glossy public relations con.
damage	Suffer or be susceptible to damage. She was awarded 284 000 in damages.
damaging	(sometimes followed by `to’) causing harm or injury. New cars are less damaging to the environment.
deface	Mar or spoil the appearance of. He defaced library books.
defect	A shortcoming, imperfection, or lack. Visual defects.
deficiency	The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable. Water is the critical deficiency in desert regions.
demerit	A fault or disadvantage. The merits and demerits of these proposals.
disadvantage	Put at a disadvantage hinder harm. The pension scheme tends to disadvantage women.
disfigure	Spoil the appearance of. Litter disfigures the countryside.
drawback	A feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem. He pointed out all the drawbacks to my plan.
error	Part of a statement that is not correct. She was quick to point out my errors.
failing	Below acceptable in performance. Pride is a terrible failing.
fault	Of a rock formation be broken by a fault or faults. He studied the faulting of the earth s crust.
flaw	Add a flaw or blemish to make imperfect or defective. There were fundamental flaws in the case for reforming local government.
flawed	(of a person) having a weakness in character. A flawed hero.
harm	Cause or do harm to. It s unlikely to do much harm to the engine.
inadequacy	A lack of competence. Juvenile offenses often reflect an inadequacy in the parents.
injury	The fact of being injured; harm or damage. All escaped without serious injury.
insufficiency	The condition of being insufficient. Insufficiency of adequate housing.
misconceive	Fail to understand (something) correctly. Some academic latinists did misconceive Pound s poem in that way.
misunderstanding	Putting the wrong interpretation on. He left the army after a slight misunderstanding with his commanding officer.
neurotoxin	Any toxin that affects neural tissues.
nitpick	Engage in fussy or pedantic fault-finding. The state is nitpicking about minor administrative matters.
problem	Denoting or relating to people whose behaviour causes difficulties to themselves and others. She and her husband are having problems.
shortcoming	A fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person’s character, a plan, or a system. He is so forthright about his shortcomings it s hard to chastise him.
sideways	Directed or moving to, towards, or from the side. He rambled through a number of subjects before making a sideways approach to what he really wanted.
unforced	Not produced by effort; natural. His retirement was an unforced departure.
upside	An upward movement of share prices. Upside potential.