Disservice
(noun)
- An act or instance of failing to provide a service or help that is expected or required.
- An action or inaction that harms or harms the interests of someone or something.
Origin:
From dis- ("not") + service ("servic.e")
Examples:
- The company's failure to notify customers of the data breach was a disservice to them.
- The employee's dishonesty was a disservice to the company and its customers.
- The lawyer's poor representation was a disservice to the client.
- The doctor"s failure to diagnose the patient"s condition was a disservice to the patient.
- The school's lack of support for the students with disabilities was a disservice to them.