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disincentive

[ dis-in-sen-tiv ]

noun

  1. something that discourages or deters; deterrent:

    High interest rates and government regulations are disincentives to investment.



disincentive

/ ˌɪɪˈɛԳɪ /

noun

  1. something that acts as a deterrent
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. acting as a deterrent

    a disincentive effect on productivity

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of disincentive1

First recorded in 1945–50; dis- 1 + incentive
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Example Sentences

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Indeed, studies have shown that asset limits create disincentives for low-income families to save.

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As contracts begin to wind down, the NAO said there is a disincentive for the private companies to spend money before they hand over responsibility for maintaining the buildings to public bodies.

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But in India, fertility rates fell rapidly despite modest socio-economic progress, thanks to aggressive family welfare programmes that promoted small families through targets, incentives, and disincentives.

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He also says the inheritance tax change is a disincentive to invest.

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“While reforming the system to reduce work disincentives could potentially improve overall health outcomes, sharp cuts to benefits would likely increase mortality rates.”

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