Synonyms of disservice

disservice

noun

(ˌ)di(s)-ˈsər-vəs 

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"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• injustice
• wrong
• insult
• injury
• inequity
• unfairness
• affront
• indignity
• raw deal
• unjustness
• slight
• offense
• shaft
• outrage
• slur
• grievance
• beef
• put-down
• complaint

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• justice
• fairness
• equity
• cricket
• equitableness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disservice

Insider tip Don’t leave without a browse of the boutique, though calling it that feels like doing it a disservice. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

What The Delay Actually Moved The reporting on the delay has seemingly done readers a disservice by not giving enough scope about what was delayed. — Kuan Archer, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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

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