Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cons
noun
/kɒnz/
Definition
Arguments or reasons against something.
Examples
- When deciding to move to a new city, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons.
- She highlighted the cons of the proposed plan during the meeting.
- Despite the many cons, he still decided to take the risk.
Meaning
In informal usage, ‘cons’ refers to the negative aspects or disadvantages of something, often used in contrast to ‘pros’ which represent the positive aspects.
Synonyms
- disadvantages
- negatives
- drawbacks
