disadvantaged
[ dis-uhd-van-tijd, -vahn- ]
adjective
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)
Usually the disadvantaged . disadvantaged persons collectively: The senator advocates increased funding for federal programs that aid the disadvantaged.
Origin of disadvantaged
1First 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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British Dictionary definitions for disadvantaged
disadvantaged
/ (ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒd) /
adjective
socially or economically deprived or discriminated against
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