DISSERVICE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

disservice

noun

(ˌ)di(s)-ˈsər-vəs

Definition of disservice

as in injustice

unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this you do a great disservice to the professionals at the day-care center when you refer to them as "babysitters"

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Recent Examples of disservice That, however, does a disservice to the steel and desire shown by Spain, who are now both European and world champions, and also to the Argentine ability to lock in under pressure and produce when that gets turns up. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026 But remembering Neill, who died on Monday at 78, solely for Jurassic Park does a disservice to his strengths as an actor. — Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 15 July 2026 The brand was founded by a physical therapist who saw firsthand how much of a disservice flat, flimsy flip-flops were doing to his clients’ feet. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 July 2026 But at its best, this push to immediately bring back these tests is a disservice to both the mission of our public universities and the remaining classes of kids who lost learning during the pandemic. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for disservice

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Miley Cyrus Miley Cyrus founded the Happy Hippie Foundation to fight injustices facing homeless and LGBTQ youth as well as other vulnerable populations.

— Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
To Kill a Mockingbird While Scout Finch and her father, Atticus, have become beloved characters of American literature, this novel’s true power lies in its heartbreaking account of race and injustice in the American South.

— Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

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There are matches to win, obstacles to overcome, and a new ally in the form of Zelda (assuming Rebecca’s wrong to be a little suspicious about her attention).

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Rosenstock wrote in court filings that Salazar could not distinguish right from wrong or understand the nature of his actions because of his mental state.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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