downside Play nounThe negative aspect of something otherwise regarded as good or desirable. SYNONYMS catchcomplicationdefectdifficultydisadvantagedisbenefitdrawbackfaultflawflip sidefly in the ointmenthandicaphiccuphindranceimpedimentliabilitylimitationminusmonkey wrench in the worksnuisanceobstaclepitfallproblemsnagspanner in the worksstumbling blocktroubleweak spot/pointweakness