disutility
/dɪsjuˈtɪləti/
noun
- The state or quality of being harmful, inconvenient, or disadvantageous; lack of usefulness.
- Economists study the disutility of labor, meaning the discomfort or effort people experience while working.
- The disutility of the old software became clear when it crashed during an important presentation.
- The disutility of a noisy neighbor can reduce the enjoyment of your own home.