disincentive
noun
dis·in·cen·tive
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Definition of disincentive
Examples of disincentive in a Sentence
We considered volunteering, but the complicated application process was a disincentive.
The complicated application process was a disincentive to volunteering our time.
Recent Examples on the Web
Before debating new incentives for organ donation, at least take down the disincentives already in place. — Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, "Other voices: The transplant waiting list is where hope goes to die," 11 Aug. 2019 The harsh grammatical corrections of their elders create a clear disincentive. — Lucinda Robb, Washington Post, "As a language dies, who will mourn? Should anyone?," 9 Aug. 2019 The goal is to create a disincentive for new development in areas vulnerable to storms. — Dave Collins, BostonGlobe.com, "Plan would make coastal mansions eligible for disaster aid," 21 July 2019 It was signed into law by Gov. Gray Davis in 2003 in order to help regulate the state’s underground economy and provide employers with additional disincentives for violating labor law. — Tom Manzo, The Mercury News, "Opinion: The California law that’s driving away small businesses," 13 Aug. 2019 The goal is to create a disincentive for new development in areas vulnerable to storms. — Washington Post, "Could coastal mansions become eligible for disaster aid?," 21 July 2019 The goal is to create a disincentive for new development in areas vulnerable to storms. — Dave Collins, BostonGlobe.com, "Plan would make coastal mansions eligible for disaster aid," 21 July 2019 Advocates say a carbon tax would reduce the use of hydrocarbons by creating a disincentive. — Mark P. Mills, WSJ, "Have We Got a Carbon Tax ‘Dividend’ for You," 8 Jan. 2019 The goal is to create a disincentive for new development in areas vulnerable to storms. — Dave Collins, courant.com, "Could coastal mansions in Connecticut become eligible for disaster aid?," 22 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'disincentive.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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disincentive
noun
English Language Learners Definition of disincentive
: something that causes or that could cause a person to decide not to do something
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