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• past tense form of disadvantage.
• past participle of disadvantage.

disadvantaged

American  

[dis-uhd-van-tijd] / ˌdɪs ədˈvæn tɪdʒd /

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.

   Synonyms:

   deprived, impoverished, underprivileged, poor

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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.

disadvantaged British  

/ ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒd /

adjective

1. socially or economically deprived or discriminated against

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Other Word Forms

• disadvantagedness
  noun
• nondisadvantaged
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of disadvantaged

First recorded in 1930–35; disadvantage + -ed ²

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

disadvantaged

"Disadvantaged children attend disadvantaged schools, located in disadvantaged areas," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

Despite investment over the past decade to boost the chances of pupils from these areas, "when you look at the breakdown by school, it's often the most disadvantaged schools that lack resources".

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

She warns that it is the most disadvantaged pupils who could come off worst.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Isba says children are disadvantaged when it comes to accessing services.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Started in 1964 as a federal initiative, Job Corps was designed to help disadvantaged youth.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

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Related Words

• deprived
• impaired
• impoverished
• poor
• underprivileged

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