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disincentive

/dɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv/ noun · British & US
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What does disincentive mean?

noun

A thing that discourages or makes something less likely to happen. A factor that reduces the incentive to do something.

Example

"The high cost of the project became a disincentive for investors."

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