Disutility

Pronunciation: /dɪsjuːˈtɪləti/

Definitions of disutility

noun a lack of utility or satisfaction; the opposite of utility in economics

Example Sentences

A1 Too much sugar in food can lead to disutility.

A2 She experienced disutility when her phone battery died during an important call.

B1 The disutility of waiting in long lines at the grocery store can be frustrating.

B2 Some people are willing to pay extra to avoid the disutility of having to assemble furniture themselves.

C1 Investing in time-saving technologies can help reduce disutility in daily tasks.

C2 Economic models often take into account the disutility of certain choices when analyzing consumer behavior.

Examples of disutility in a Sentence

formal The disutility of using outdated technology in the workplace is evident in the decreased productivity levels.

informal I experienced a lot of disutility when trying to assemble that furniture without the instructions.

slang Using that app is such a disutility, it's so glitchy.

figurative The disutility of holding onto grudges is like carrying around a heavy weight on your shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of disutility

• plural: disutilities
• comparative: more disutility
• superlative: most disutility
• present tense: disutility
• future tense: will disutility
• perfect tense: has disutility
• continuous tense: is disutility
• singular: disutility
• positive degree: disutility
• infinitive: to disutility
• gerund: disutilizing
• participle: disutilized

Origin and Evolution of disutility

First Known Use: 1876 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'disutility' originated from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'utility' which refers to the state of being useful or beneficial.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the field of economics to describe the opposite of utility, or the measure of satisfaction or benefit derived from consuming a good or service. Over time, the term has been adopted in various disciplines to refer to the negative or undesirable aspects of a particular situation or decision.