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downside
[/ˈdaʊnsaɪd/]
noun
pl: downsides
desvantagem
1.
the negative or unfavorable aspect of something; a disadvantage
The downside of working from home is the lack of social interaction.
A desvantagem de trabalhar em casa é a falta de interação social.
2.
a lower level or position; the bottom side
The downside of the market showed support at that price level.
O lado inferior do mercado mostrou suporte naquele nível de preço.
3.
in finance, a potential decline in value or price
The investment carries significant downside risk.
O investimento carrega risco significativo de queda.
Synonyms
disadvantage
drawback
negative aspect
pitfall
weakness
Antonyms
upside
advantage
benefit
strength
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desvantagem
most common usage
General Brazilian
lado negativo
alternative expression
Portugal
desvantagem
standard usage
Portugal
aspecto negativo
alternative expression
Related Idioms & Phrases
the downside is that...
on the downside
downside risk
every cloud has a silver lining (opposite concept)
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