Disamenity

/ˌdɪsəˈmɛnɪti/ noun

Definition

A feature or aspect of a place that is unpleasant or undesirable; the opposite of an amenity.

Etymology

From dis- (negation, opposite) + amenity (a pleasant feature). Amenity comes from Latin amenitas, meaning pleasantness.

Kelly Says

Urban planners constantly talk about disamenities—noise pollution, ugly infrastructure, and bad air quality are all disamenities that reduce a neighborhood's desirability and property values!

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