Disamenity

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A disadvantage or drawback, especially of a location countable, uncountable

    "The noise and dust from the steel works created substantial disamenity for the nearby retirement home."

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"The noise and dust from the steel works created substantial disamenity for the nearby retirement home."

Etymology

From dis- + amenity.

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