Disservice (Noun)
Meaning
An act intended to help that turns out badly; "he did them a disservice".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- By trying to fix the problem himself, he did the company a disservice and ended up making things worse.
- The new policy, intended to help low-income families, ultimately did them a disservice by increasing their tax burden.
- Her attempt to mediate the conflict only did a disservice to both parties, causing more tension and mistrust.
- The charity's mismanagement of funds did a disservice to the community it was supposed to serve.
- The politician's promise to create jobs did a disservice to the people who voted for him, as it turned out to be an empty promise.