downside

English

/ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/

noun
Definitions
  • A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.
  • A downward tendency, especially in the price of shares etc.

Etymology

Compound from English down (from a higher position to a lower one, hill) + English side (long, trailing, ample, vast, distant).

Origin

English

side

Gloss

long, trailing, ample, vast, distant

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

遠

Emoji
🤥 🦒

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