Dis(Not/None)

Disadvantage (N)

• A situation– That is unfavorable– Not good

The fifth graders were at a disadvantage in the softball game.

Disagreement (N)

• A quarrel– Not able to agree– Not of the same

opinion.

We had a disagreement over our birthday party.

Disappoint (V)

• To let – Down– To make someone

not proud

I disappointed my boss when I didn’t show up for work.

Discontinue (V)

• To end – To not use anymore

I will discontinue the use of click pens in my classroom.

Dismal (Adj)• The state of

– Not good– Depressing– Dreary– Bleak

It was a dismal Wednesday afternoon at Gladstone Elementary.

Disobedient (Adj)

• The act of – Not following

the rules.

During class, the boy was very disobedient.

Disorganized (Adj)

• The state of – Being messy– Not neat – Not able to find things

My desk is very disorganized!

Disposable (adj)

• The idea that – Something is not

worthy of being kept.– Easily given away– Able to throw away– Easily replaced.

Mrs. Pang used a disposable container for her lunch.

Disrespectful (Adj)

• The act of being – Not polite– Rude– Not courteous

The child was disrespectful to his friend on the playground.

Disturb (V)

• To bother– Or pester– Not leaving

someone alone.

Please do not disturb the animals at the zoo.