disservice

American  

[dis-sur-vis] / dɪsˈsɜr vɪs /

noun

1. harmful or injurious service; an ill turn.

   Synonyms:

   unkindness, injury, harm, hurt, wrong

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verb (used with object)

disserviced, disservicing

1. to provide inadequate or faulty service to.

   Small shippers are most often disserviced by transportation breakdowns.

disservice British  

/ dɪsˈsɜːvɪs /

noun

1. an ill turn; wrong; injury, esp when trying to help

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Other Word Forms

• disserviceable adjective
• self-disservice noun

Etymology

Origin of disservice

First recorded in 1590–1600; dis- ¹ + service ¹

Example Sentences

Information Minister Mohammed Idris described the allegation, made by the AFP news agency quoting intelligence sources, as "completely false and baseless" and a "disservice to the professionalism and integrity" of the security forces.

From BBC

Oppenheimer: When you’re writing anything based on fan expectations or giving them the happy ending all tied in a bow, I think you’re doing a disservice to the story.

From Los Angeles Times

Depriving yourself of that joy — especially during a time when there’s already less daylight and more gloom — is simply a disservice to your overall well-being.

From Salon

Unless there is more to the Leonard story indicating an impending punishment from the NBA, this is an absolute disservice to Clippers fans this year and in immediate years to come.

From Los Angeles Times

Look at it this way: Using your inheritance to enhance your quality of life and create memories is not doing them a disservice.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• injustice