Disservice

Pronunciation: /dɪs.ˈsɜː.vɪs/

Definitions of disservice

noun a harmful or damaging action or effect, especially when done with the intention of helping or benefiting someone

Example Sentences

A1 Not providing clear instructions can be a disservice to beginners.

A2 Using outdated textbooks may do a disservice to students' learning.

B1 Offering false promises can be seen as a disservice to customers.

B2 Limiting access to education is a disservice to society as a whole.

C1 Spreading misinformation intentionally is a disservice to the public.

C2 Failing to address systemic inequalities is a grave disservice to marginalized communities.

Examples of disservice in a Sentence

formal Providing inaccurate information to customers would be a disservice to them.

informal Not telling your friend the truth would do them a disservice.

slang Spreading rumors about someone is a major disservice.

figurative Choosing to ignore the warning signs would ultimately prove to be a disservice to yourself.

Grammatical Forms of disservice

• past tense: disserviced
• plural: disservices
• comparative: moredisservice
• superlative: mostdisservice
• present tense: disservices
• future tense: willdisservice
• perfect tense: havedisserviced
• continuous tense: isdisservicing
• singular: disservice
• positive degree: disservice
• infinitive: todisservice
• gerund: disservicing
• participle: disserviced

Origin and Evolution of disservice

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'disservice' originated from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'service' meaning 'an act of help or assistance'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disservice' has retained its original meaning of harm or damage done to someone, often unintentionally. It is commonly used to describe actions or situations that are detrimental or disadvantageous to others.