Disincentive [noun]
Definition of Disincentive:
impediment, barrier
Synonyms of Disincentive:
● Restriction
● Stumbling block
● Hardship
● Obstruction
● Handicap
● Bump
● Interference
● Snag
● Difficulty
● Hurdle
● Hindrance
● Hitch
● Interruption
● Traverse
● Clog
● Encumbrance
● Mountain
● Rub
● Hang-up
● Hamper
● Joker
● Vicissitude
● Catch
● Bar
● Crimp
● Check
● Block
● Catch-22
● Booby trap
● Monkey wrench
Opposite/Antonyms of Disincentive:
● Clearance
● Blessing
● Opening
● Promotion
● Help
● Ease
● Benefit
● Aid
● Assistance
● Advantage
Sentence/Example of Disincentive:
Right now, she said, contact-tracing efforts are hindered by “deep disincentives” for people to quarantine.
That not only created a risk for everyone – since that person may be exposed to others while being transported to wherever they were getting tested – it also created a disincentive to test people who weren’t symptomatic, he said.
That’s because while many Democrats favor a bigger bill, Republicans by and large think the economy is in better shape than it was last spring and have objected to benefits that might serve as a disincentive, keeping Americans from looking for work.