disutility

noun

dis·util·i·ty | \ (ˌ)dis-yü-ˈti-lə-tē ,

-yə- , dish- \

Definition of disutility

: the state or fact of being counterproductive

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Where would the – missing would cause the most disutility in leaning that way? — WSJ, "Transcript: John Taylor Presentation and Q&A at Boston Fed," 15 Oct. 2017

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