Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

disservice

noun

/dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

Definition

An action that causes harm or damage to someone or something.

Examples

Not listening to their feedback was a disservice to the team’s progress.
Giving incorrect information can be a disservice to anyone looking for help.
She thought that by helping him cheat, she was doing him a favor, but it was actually a disservice.

Meaning

Disservice refers to a harmful act or an action that deprives someone of the good they could have received; it is an action that results in a negative outcome.