The meaning of DOWNSIDE is a downward trend (as of prices). How to use downside in a sentence.

It’s a great plan – the downside is that it’s going to cost a lot of money.

Definition of downside noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

DOWNSIDE definition: the lower side or part. See examples of downside used in a sentence.

down•side (doun′ sīd′), n. the lower side or part. Business a downward trend, esp. in stock prices. a discouraging or negative aspect. adj. Business of or involving a decline, esp. in stock prices: …

The downside of a situation is the aspect of it which is less positive, pleasant, or useful than its other aspects. The downside of this approach is a lack of clear leadership. There is a …

1. The lower side or portion. 2. A disadvantageous aspect: an option with a downside as well as benefits. 3. A downward tendency, as in the price of a stock.

The term 'downside' originated in the mid-20th century in the context of finance and investments. It is a combination of the words 'down' and 'side', indicating a negative aspect or direction.

Something's drawback or disadvantage is its downside. The only downside you can see to getting a puppy is having to leave it when you go to school — although your parents may see more …

DOWNSIDE meaning: a part of something that you do not want or like a drawback or disadvantage often + of