negative parts vs negative sides

Both 'negative parts' and 'negative sides' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Negative parts' is more commonly used when referring to physical objects or components, while 'negative sides' is often used when discussing abstract concepts or qualities.

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negative parts

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to physical objects or components.

This phrase is used to describe the unfavorable or undesirable components of something.

Examples:

One of the negative parts of the car was the faulty engine.
The negative parts of the project outweighed the positive aspects.

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Extrapolate the straight line joining the points until it cuts the negative part of the concentration axis.
Each of these amounts is calculated using the negative part of the projected incremental flow (revenues less costs) at the time when the transaction was concluded, as shown in Tables 7 to 12.
For 2005, the aid amount corresponds to the negative part of the projected incremental flow calculated for 2005, adjusted by a factor corresponding to the part of 2005 during which the agreement effectively applied.
Each of these amounts must be calculated from the negative part of the estimated incremental flows (revenues minus costs) at the time of the conclusion of the 2008 agreements, appearing in Table 12.
In any given year, institutions may offset negative own funds requirements resulting from a negative part of the relevant indicator in any business line with positive own funds requirements in other business lines without limit.
The so-called negative DAS is part of the Court of Auditors' opinion.
I am a bit sad that the tone of the debate has been in part negative and guarded.
First, relocation is not in itself a negative phenomenon but forms part of a global process of rationalization, modernization, adaptation and cost-cutting.
Because the report for the most part contains negative wordings, we voted against it in today's vote.
The report also contains some negative references to part-time work which the Delegation considers is in no way representative of the UK situation.
Auction revenue should as much as possible be used to mitigate C02 emissions and especially to help combat the negative effect on those parts of the world who are facing the greatest impact.
We could also define the best way of helping the less-developed regions of the Community by means of a structural policy, without that having negative effects on other parts of the European Union.
I think that you are absolutely right in saying that we have to think how we can avoid the negative consequences of taking part in sport and then totally wiping out the benefits by using products which are actually harmful to health.
In my opinion, a recent decree establishing 28 June as Soviet Occupation Day, which triggered a negative reaction on the part of a large number of Moldovan residents, did not consolidate society but had just the opposite effect.
I do not feel that this is a negative practice on the part of the Council as we are actually working in line with the provisions of the Treaty.
If the answer to the previous question is in the negative, which part of Article 9(2) of the Sixth Directive is applicable?
This is the most negative, most undemocratic part of the intergovernmental method: the whims of the human element, the results of last-minute bargaining and the obligation to achieve a result at all costs.
Where the institution gives a negative reply because part of the document is covered by any of the exceptions provided for in paragraph 1, it shall provide an edited version of the document
Preventing negative effects on the climate is an integral part of the Eco-label scheme.
Lawrence Cranford is the only individual who knew that his teammates were concealing negative data, but was not himself part of the deceit.

Alternatives:

negative aspects
negative elements
negative components
downsides
disadvantages

negative sides

This phrase is correct and commonly used when discussing abstract concepts or qualities.

This phrase is used to describe the unfavorable aspects or qualities of something, often in a more abstract or intangible sense.