Spell Bee Word: disadvantage

Basic Details

Word: Disadvantage

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A condition or situation that makes something less good or less likely to succeed.

Synonyms: Drawback, hindrance, downside

Antonyms: Advantage, benefit, gain

Idioms and Phrases

1. At a disadvantage: Being in a worse position compared to others. Example: "She felt at a disadvantage during the race because she injured her ankle."
2. Turn a disadvantage into an advantage: To change a negative situation into a positive one. Example: "He was able to turn his disadvantage into an advantage by developing a special skill."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The lack of experience can be a disadvantage when applying for a new job.

Example 2: Being the youngest in the team is sometimes a disadvantage, but it can also lead to growth.

Example 3: The company’s location was a disadvantage because it was far from its customers.

Fun Fact

The word "disadvantage" comes from the prefix "dis-" meaning "not" and the word "advantage" which originated from the Latin word "advantagium," meaning "to benefit." This combination illustrates the concept of lacking a benefit.

Famous Quote

"In every disadvantage, there is a new advantage." - Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "disadvantage" mean?

a) A good situation
b) A condition that makes something less good
c) A beneficial condition
d) A neutral state

Answer: b) A condition that makes something less good

2. Which of these is a synonym of "disadvantage"?

a) Advantage
b) Drawback
c) Profit
d) Gain

Answer: b) Drawback

3. Which word is the opposite of "disadvantage"?

a) Drawback
b) Hindrance
c) Advantage
d) Downside

Answer: c) Advantage

4. Which sentence uses "disadvantage" correctly?

a) The disadvantage made her win the race.
b) Studying too late can be a disadvantage when preparing for an exam.
c) I love the disadvantage of chocolate ice cream.
d) The advantage caused a setback.

Answer: b) Studying too late can be a disadvantage when preparing for an exam.

5. What does the idiom "at a disadvantage" mean?

a) In a great position
b) In a worse position compared to others
c) The best place
d) Always winning

Answer: b) In a worse position compared to others