Disutility

Synonyms of disutility

• discomfort
• inconvenience
• unpleasantness

Antonyms of disutility

• benefit
• advantage
• utility

Collocations of disutility

economic cost

Frequency: 70 %

The disutility of the project was measured in terms of economic cost.

emotional distress

Frequency: 60 %

The disutility of the situation caused her emotional distress.

physical pain

Frequency: 50 %

The disutility of the injury resulted in physical pain.

mental anguish

Frequency: 45 %

The disutility of the loss brought about mental anguish.

social isolation

Frequency: 40 %

The disutility of his actions led to social isolation.

Idiomatic Expressions for disutility

• Phrase: grin and bear it
  Meaning: to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining
  Usage: I have to grin and bear the disutility of working overtime to meet the deadline.