6 definitions found for disincentive

disincentive n 1: a negative motivational influence [syn: disincentive, deterrence] [ant: incentive, inducement, motivator]

disincentive 1946, from dis- + incentive (q.v.).

disincentive noun Date: 1946 deterrent

disincentive
n. & adj.
--n.
1 something that tends to discourage a particular action etc.
2 Econ. a source of discouragement to productivity or progress.
--adj. tending to discourage.

disincentive (disincentives) A disincentive is something which discourages people from behaving or acting in a particular way. (FORMAL) High marginal tax rates may act as a disincentive to working longer hours. = deterrent ≠ incentive N-VAR: oft N to n/-ing, N to-inf

disincentive ˌdɪsɪnˈsentɪv n. & adj. --n. 1 something that tends to discourage a particular action etc. 2 Econ. a source of discouragement to productivity or progress. --adj. tending to discourage.