dis·in·cen·tive 
/ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv/ noun
plural dis·in·cen·tives /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv/ noun [count] : something that causes or that could cause a person to decide not to do something
▪ We considered volunteering, but the complicated application process was a disincentive. ▪ The complicated application process was a disincentive to volunteering our time. — opposite incentive
▪ We considered volunteering, but the complicated application process was a disincentive. ▪ The complicated application process was a disincentive to volunteering our time. — opposite incentive
