cons
word · lemma: con
/ˈkɑnz/
/kˈɒnz/
Definition
The negative aspects or disadvantages of something, often considered alongside the positive aspects ('pros and cons').
Usage & Nuances
'Cons' is almost always used together with 'pros' as in 'pros and cons.' Rarely used alone. Informal and common in discussions about decisions. Not to be confused with the verb 'con' (to trick someone).
Spanish: contras - desventajasPortuguese (BR): contras - desvantagensPortuguese (PT): contras - desvantagensChinese (Simplified): 缺点 - 不利之处Chinese (Traditional): 缺點 - 不利之處Hindi: नुकसान - कमियाँArabic: سلبيات - عيوبBengali: অসুবিধা - দুর্বলতাRussian: минусы - недостаткиJapanese: 短所 - 欠点Vietnamese: nhược điểm - điểm bất lợiKorean: 단점 - 불리한 점Turkish: eksiler - dezavantajlarUrdu: نقصانات - کمزوریاںIndonesian: kelemahan - kekurangan
Example Sentences
Let's list the cons of this idea.
basic
There are some cons to working from home.
basic
We should think about the cons before deciding.
basic
The cons of traveling alone include safety concerns and loneliness.
natural
When weighing your options, don't ignore the cons.
natural
Honestly, the cons outweigh the pros for me.
natural