Basic Details
Word: Diseased
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Affected by illness or a sickness; not healthy.
Synonyms: Sick, ill, unwell
Antonyms: Healthy, well, fit
Idioms and Phrases
- As sick as a dog: Used to describe someone who is very ill. Example: "He missed school because he was as sick as a dog with the flu."
- Out of sorts: To feel unwell or not like oneself. Example: "She's been feeling a bit out of sorts lately, perhaps she needs to rest."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The old tree in the garden looked diseased, with its leaves wilting and turning brown.
Example 2: After a thorough check-up, the doctor confirmed that he wasn't diseased and was in good health.
Example 3: The farmer had to remove the diseased plants to stop the illness from spreading to the healthy ones.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term disease comes from the Middle English word desese, which means lack of ease? This reflects how being unwell can make you feel uncomfortable and uneasy.
Famous Quote
"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver." Mahatma Gandhi
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "diseased" mean?
a) Healthy
b) Affected by illness
c) Very fit
d) Happy
Answer: b) Affected by illness
2. Which of these is a synonym of "diseased"?
a) Well
b) Ill
c) Strong
d) Cheerful
Answer: b) Ill
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "diseased"?
a) Diseased
b) Sick
c) Healthy
d) Tired
Answer: c) Healthy
4. Which sentence uses "diseased" correctly?
a) The diseased cat played happily with its toys.
b) The farmer was sad to see the diseased plants wilting in the field.
c) She danced even though she felt diseased.
d) The sun was bright on the diseased day.
Answer: b) The farmer was sad to see the diseased plants wilting in the field.
5. Which idiom means feeling ill?
a) As sick as a dog
b) Fit as a fiddle
c) Healthy as a horse
d) A breath of fresh air
Answer: a) As sick as a dog
