DOWNSIDE


Meaning of DOWNSIDE in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

1. : the under or lower side

a gaily tilted hat with a decorative clasp on the downside

2. : a trend downward (as of prices) — used chiefly in the phrase on the downside

II. noun

: an unappealing, disadvantageous, or negative aspect

the downside of fame

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