disincentiven.
/dɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv/ A source of discouragement, esp. to economic progress or development. Also as adj.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > will > motivation > demotivation > [noun] > discouraging action or quality > a discouraging influence
discouragement1574
disheartening1619
cold shower1875
depressant1894
disincentive1946
chilling effect1951
1946 Daily Tel. 2 Nov. 4/2 In view of the urgency of the need for maximum production any disincentive is a serious consideration.
1954 Times 18 Mar. 9/2 It is admitted also that P.A.Y.E. presents the disincentive effects of taxation in the promptest possible manner.
1957 Technology July 168/1 Taxation, Mr. Thorneycroft maintained, was undoubtedly a disincentive.
1963 Higher Educ.: Rep. Comm. under Ld. Robbins xiv. 212 in Parl. Papers 1962–3 (Cmnd. 2154) XI. 639 We think it probable that it [sc. the financing of students by loans] would have undesirable disincentive effects.
1964 New Society 27 Feb. 8/3 Commuting is not a disincentive for some of the men to take active part in local organizations.
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