World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries폐를 끼치다
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pyereul kkichida
"그의 행동은 오히려 도움이 아니라 폐를 끼쳤다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A harmful or ill-advised action done to someone, especially when intended as helpful or resulting from poor judgment.
"Failing to give constructive feedback does a major disservice to the new employees." - 2
An injury or damage caused to a cause, person, or reputation through faulty or inadequate handling.
"Sensationalized reporting does a great disservice to the complex truth of the scientific findings."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the prefix dis- (expressing negation or reversal) combined with service, which traces back to Latin servitium ('slavery, servitude'), from servus ('slave'). The term entered Middle English via Old French in the late 14th century, initially signifying an ill turn, disservice, or injury done to someone rather than an act of helpfulness.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Disservice"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Disservice" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
mauvais service
Transliteration: moh-vay sehr-vees
"Cacher la vérité lui rend un mauvais service."
Bärendienst
Transliteration: beh-ren-deenst
"Mit diesem Verhalten erwist du uns einen Bärendienst."
cattivo servizio
Transliteration: kat-tee-vo sehr-vee-tsee-o
"Questo errore fa un cattivo servizio alla causa."
flaco favor
Transliteration: flah-koh fah-bohr
"Ocultar la verdad le hace un flaco favor a la investigación."
mau serviço
Transliteration: mah-oo sehr-vee-soo
"Isso presta um mau serviço à comunidade."
हानिकारक कृत्य
Transliteration: haanikaarak krity
"झूठ बोलकर तुमने एक बड़ा नुकसान किया है।"
帮倒忙
Transliteration: bāng dào máng
"这样做简直是帮倒忙。"
폐를 끼치다
Transliteration: pyereul kkichida
"그의 행동은 오히려 도움이 아니라 폐를 끼쳤다."
不利益
Transliteration: furieki
"このような態度はかえって不利益をもたらす。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Korean termsA visitor or attendee whose arrival was not anticipated or announced beforehand.
Causing strong emotional or ideological reactions because it relates to political issues, power dynamics, or government policies.
Deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss; the state of being saved.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Disservice"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
How Many Chapters Are in 'The Book Thief'?
Markus Zusak’s *The Book Thief* contains 80 main chapters divided across 10 main parts, framed by a Prologue and an Epilogue. Counting the sub-sections in the prologue and epilogue, the novel comprises 88 total titled sections.