Disservice

/dɪsˈɜːvɪs/

/dɪˈsɝvəs/

Disservice

an action that ultimately leads to a negative outcome, often due to lack of knowledge, care, or understanding of the situation

synonyms : ill service

ill turn

antonyms : service

Examples

1. There is absolutely a segment of video game enthusiasts who create a hostile and toxic environment online, but tarring all gamers with the same brush does a disservice to the community.

2. You're doing your wife a disservice.

3. It really did me a disservice.

4. Friendship with an ex does a grave disservice both to the memory of the relationship at its height and the merits of intimate friendship.