disadvantaged
adjective
dis·ad·van·taged
ˌdis-əd-ˈvan-tijd 
: lacking in the basic resources or conditions (such as standard housing, medical and educational facilities, and civil rights) believed to be necessary for an equal position in society
Examples of disadvantaged in a Sentence
The program provides aid for economically disadvantaged groups.
disadvantaged families struggling to get by will be benefited by changes in the tax code
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Molinar noted that there’s still work to do to close the gaps between the general student population and student groups such as students who are African American, Hispanic, economically disadvantaged or learning English.
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2025
Scoring for the loans favors disadvantaged census tracks and prioritizes projects with the greatest public health impact and need, including a prevalence of schools, hospitals and senior communities.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
Many people also send donations to or place qurbani orders in Muslim countries to feed disadvantaged people.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Revenue from these fees would be used to help pay for zero-emission appliances, especially in disadvantaged communities, according to the air district.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2025
Scoring for the loans favors disadvantaged census tracks and prioritizes projects with the greatest public health impact and need, including a prevalence of schools, hospitals and senior communities.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
Many people also send donations to or place qurbani orders in Muslim countries to feed disadvantaged people.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Revenue from these fees would be used to help pay for zero-emission appliances, especially in disadvantaged communities, according to the air district.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for disadvantaged
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“Disadvantaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disadvantaged. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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