Synonyms for downside

Grammar : Noun

Spell : doun-sahyd

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd

Définition of downside

Origin : 1680s, "underside," from down (adv.) + side. Meaning "drawback, negative aspect" is attested by 1995.

noun a negative aspect of a situation

Example sentences :

Jacob arrived in the evening at Downside with a basket of shells.
Extract from : « Won from the Waves » by W.H.G. Kingston

As he had missed meeting the lawyer at Downside, he must ride over to Morbury to him.
Extract from : « Won from the Waves » by W.H.G. Kingston

They set out, and Harry went to order his horse to ride to Downside.
Extract from : « Won from the Waves » by W.H.G. Kingston

The day was now drawing on, and Harry began to think of returning to Downside.
Extract from : « Won from the Waves » by W.H.G. Kingston

“Listen,” he exclaimed, trying to force her back from Downside.
Extract from : « Won from the Waves » by W.H.G. Kingston

It will, however, be kind in you to do as you propose; will you drive or ride over to Downside?
Extract from : « Won from the Waves » by W.H.G. Kingston

We must go to Downside; I cannot exist another day without seeing May.
Extract from : « Won from the Waves » by W.H.G. Kingston

Jacob merely remarked that he hoped the family at Downside were also well.
Extract from : « Won from the Waves » by W.H.G. Kingston

Few schools are situated in more perfect surroundings than Downside.
Extract from : « The Loom of Youth » by Alec Waugh

She never wished for a holiday, and it would have been a trial to her to have had to keep away from Downside.
Extract from : « Won from the Waves » by W.H.G. Kingston

Antonyms for downside

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