DISADVANTAGED Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

disadvantaged

adjective

ˌdis-əd-ˈvan-tijd

Definition of disadvantaged

as in deprived

kept from having the necessities of life or a healthful environment disadvantaged families struggling to get by will be benefited by changes in the tax code

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Recent Examples of disadvantaged The typical victims are old, poor, and socially isolated residents of disadvantaged areas, making heat waves invisible killers of people largely invisible in public life. — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 According to the report, campuses serving the highest amount of economically disadvantaged students improved at a faster rate than more affluent ones. — Samuel O’Neal 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026 Advocates viewed Baker’s proposal as weaker on broadband access provisions too, including commitments to provide low-cost internet for disadvantaged residents and communities that lack service. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026 The findings also revealed that the most socially and economically disadvantaged areas benefit the most from green spaces. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disadvantaged

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On the back of a million-pound investment in 2012, the community has organized to restore life to a deprived area hit hard by austerity.

— Kyle Vanelli, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026
Will kids living in deprived areas, without thriving industries, have fewer options?

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 29 July 2026

Definition of deprived

Adjective

But perhaps the most impressive thing the seemingly tireless Parton did during her 80 years was donate much of her wealth to impoverished communities.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
The loosened restrictions will not empower Washington to pursue investment and economic cooperation with al Sharaa’s government, which could transform the impoverished country.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of impoverished

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Lindsay Clancy was depressed, prosecutor says During more than four weeks of testimony, jurors heard differing views from medical experts about Clancy’s mental state after Callan’s birth.

— Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
Many established theatrical distributors are also wary of the current depressed market for documentaries.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of depressed

Adjective

While in the city, Diana met AIDS patients at a hospital in Harlem, went to the famous toy store FAO Schwarz, visited with underprivileged children, and attended a gala dinner.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Funds have also been raised to send underprivileged children to different day camps, and a scholarship has been established at her theater group, Lindsey says.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of underprivileged

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