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downside
/ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/
noun
A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.
"The downside of obtaining a higher rank is that far more work is expected."
A downward tendency, especially in the price of shares etc.
Antonymsupside
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