Quote by foxylady2209
I know what you mean - they use words like that and "downsizing" ffs, just to make things sound less bad. I hate that.
But to be honest, disbenefit is no more unreasonable than disadvantage, disrespect. It's just that we don't use it. I just hate why they use it.
Quote by flower411
Did you never listen to John Prestcot speak .....He just made up words as he went along !!
He was Deputy Prime Minister !!! He was in charge of the country when Blair was away !!
People still tick the boxes and vote because they recognise the name !
:lol:
Quote by Lost
It is, more unreasonable though foxy. Disadvantage or disrespect are real words. The word disbenefit is not, it 'doesn't exist, it has no meaning. Why not use 'of less benefit' or 'of no benfit' I agree with you as to words such as downsizing though, it has a sort of 'verbal damage limitation' effect to it.
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others without opposites...unkempt, uncouth, disconsolate, unruly and ageless.
How I Met My Wife
It had been a rough day, so when I walked into the party I was very chalant, despite my efforts to appear gruntled and consolate.
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It is, more unreasonable though foxy. Disadvantage or disrespect are real words. The word disbenefit is not, it 'doesn't exist, it has no meaning. Why not use 'of less benefit' or 'of no benfit' I agree with you as to words such as downsizing though, it has a sort of 'verbal damage limitation' effect to it.
Quote by Lost
Well you live and learn. I looked up 'disbenefit' through and found no joy. I guess when it comes to down to it, you can't argue the OED and Chambers. Thanks for pointing out my error. I do feel a little contrite. I really shouldn't jump to conclusions so quickly.
It's good to learn new words though, even if you know you'd never use them 
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When posting on a thread like this, do you find yourself checking and re-checking all your spelling and grammar?
