deprived
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de·prived

adjective

Definition of DEPRIVED

: marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or of healthful environmental influences <culturally deprived children>

Examples of DEPRIVED

  1. The diet allows you to eat small amounts of your favorite foods, so you won't feel deprived.
  2. <deprived children growing up in the slums>

First Known Use of DEPRIVED

circa 1552

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