noun
- factors that discourage or deter a particular action or behavior
Usage: plural form of disincentive
Examples
- High taxes serve as disincentives to investment.
- The company removed disincentives that prevented employees from working overtime.
- Parking fees act as disincentives for driving downtown.
- The new policy created disincentives for early retirement.
- Economic disincentives can reduce harmful behaviors.
- The program aims to eliminate disincentives to job training.