downsides

[/ˈdaʊn.saɪdz/]
nounpl: downsides
desvantagens
1. The negative aspects or disadvantages of something; the less favorable consequences or effects
The main downsides of working from home are isolation and difficulty separating work from personal life.
As principais desvantagens de trabalhar de casa são o isolamento e a dificuldade em separar o trabalho da vida pessoal.
2. Risks or potential problems associated with a decision, plan, or situation
Before investing, consider the downsides of this market volatility.
Antes de investir, considere as desvantagens dessa volatilidade de mercado.
3. The unfavorable side or aspect of a situation
The downside of being famous is the loss of privacy.
O lado negativo de ser famoso é a perda de privacidade.
In American business and casual English, 'downside' and 'downsides' are frequently used in discussions about decisions, investments, and lifestyle choices. Brazilians often use 'desvantagens' in formal contexts but may prefer 'pontos negativos' (negative points) in everyday conversation. This word reflects a balanced analytical approach to evaluating options, common in Western business culture.
NYC Slang
the bad side, the catch, the gotcha
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disadvantagesdrawbacksnegativesconsliabilitiespitfallssetbacks
Antonyms / Antônimos
upsidesadvantagesbenefitsprosstrengthspositives

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
desvantagens
Most commonly used term in formal and informal contexts
Brazil (informal)
pontos negativos
More colloquial alternative
Portugal
desvantagens
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, widely understood
Portugal (informal)
aspetos negativos
Alternative phrasing used in spoken Portuguese

Related Words

upsideadvantagedisadvantagetrade-offriskconsequence

Related Idioms & Phrases

the downside is
on the downside
the downside to
look at the downsides
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