disadvantaged

[ dis-uhd-van-tijd, -vahn- ]
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adjective
  1. lacking the normal or usual necessities and comforts of life, as proper housing, educational opportunities, job security, adequate medical care, etc.: The government extends help to disadvantaged minorities.

noun(used with a plural verb)
  1. Usually the disadvantaged . disadvantaged persons collectively: The senator advocates increased funding for federal programs that aid the disadvantaged.

Origin of disadvantaged

1
First recorded in 1930–35; disadvantage + -ed2

Other words for disadvantaged

Other words from disadvantaged

  • dis·ad·van·taged·ness, noun
  • non·dis·ad·van·taged, adjective, noun

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How to use disadvantaged in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for disadvantaged

disadvantaged

/ (ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒd) /


adjective
  1. socially or economically deprived or discriminated against

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