deprived
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- self-deprived adjective
- undeprived adjective
Etymology
Origin of deprived
Example Sentences
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Germany is proof that countries don’t instantly dissolve when deprived of the crutch of triumphalist heritage.
From Salon
The Nuggets are already dealing with an injury crisis that has left them deprived of regular starters Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun.
From Barron's
Among participants who slept less than the recommended nine or more hours per night, those who took stimulants earned better grades than sleep deprived children who did not take the medication.
From Science Daily
Housing a music studio, among other things, it sits near Marsh Farm, a once-notoriously deprived public housing complex where US-born Tate grew up.
From Barron's
Lebanon's government on Friday approved a draft law to distribute financial losses from the 2019 economic crisis that deprived many Lebanese of their deposits despite strong opposition from political and banking officials.
From Barron's
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