Entry Word: deprived

Function: adjective

Meaning: kept from having the necessities of life or a healthful environment <deprived children growing up in the slums>

Synonyms disadvantaged, underprivileged

Related Words impoverished, needy, poor; hapless, ill-fated, ill-starred, unfortunate, unlucky

Near Antonyms fortunate, lucky; affluent, rich, wealthy; coddled, indulged, pampered, spoiled

Antonyms privileged