varjopuoli — meaning in English
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English meaning
- disadvantage noun A drawback, weakness, or unfavorable circumstance compared to others.
- downside noun A disadvantage or negative aspect of something otherwise good.
- drawback noun A disadvantage or downside to something otherwise good.
Senses
varjopuoli is used for these senses in English:
- darkside (countable) The side of something that is in darkness or unlit, or has less illumination.
- darkside (countable, figuratively) The side of something that is metaphorically dark, i.e. evil, distressing or otherwise undesirable; the negative aspect of something.
- downside A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.
- drawback The inhalation of a lungful of smoke from a cigarette, viewed as a skill of the practised smoker.
disadvantage — full definition
- noun A drawback, weakness, or unfavorable circumstance compared to others.
- verb To put someone in a weaker or less favorable position.
downside — full definition
- noun A disadvantage or negative aspect of something otherwise good.
- noun A downward trend, especially in prices or markets.