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disutility

noun
dis·​util·​i·​ty | \ (ˌ)dis-yü-ˈti-lə-tē How to pronounce disutility (audio) , -yə-, dish-\

Definition of disutility

: the state or fact of being counterproductive

Examples of disutility in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Where would the – missing would cause the most disutility in leaning that way? — WSJ, "Transcript: John Taylor Presentation and Q&A at Boston Fed," 15 Oct. 2017

First Known Use of disutility

1879, in the meaning defined above

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