underprivileged

un·der·priv·i·leged

adj \-ˈpriv-lijd, -ˈpri-və-\

Definition of UNDERPRIVILEGED

1

: deprived through social or economic condition of some of the fundamental rights of all members of a civilized society

2

: of or relating to underprivileged people <underprivileged areas of the city>

Examples of UNDERPRIVILEGED

1. <underprivileged children often don't do as well on standardized tests as more privileged students>

First Known Use of UNDERPRIVILEGED

1896

Related to UNDERPRIVILEGED

Synonyms: depressed, disadvantaged, deprived

Antonyms: advantaged, privileged

Related Words: beggared, broke, destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious, poor, poverty-stricken, unprivileged; bankrupt, bankrupted, insolvent; pinched, reduced, straitened; displaced, dispossessed

Near Antonyms: blessed (also blest), fortunate, lucky; affluent, flush, loaded, moneyed (also monied), opulent, rich, wealthy, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do; coddled, indulged, pampered, spoiled; comfortable, propertied, prosperous, successful; flourishing, prospering, thriving

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