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

disadvantagedness

ˌdis-əd-ˈvan-tijd-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of disadvantaged

• deprived
• impoverished
• depressed
• underprivileged

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

Recent Examples on the Web

And there are proven approaches that help disadvantaged students complete these programs successfully. — Barb Clapp, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

The kids who gained most were already ahead Governments are looking at AI to level the playing field for disadvantaged students. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

The palace said Kate — who also helped out in a Wimbledon ticket office — was to meet with children from Shine Camera Club, a local program that supports children from disadvantaged backgrounds. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

The Princess of Wales is a keen tennis fan and spent some of the day watching play on the court before meeting children from Shine Camera Club, a photography program that supports children from disadvantaged backgrounds. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing disadvantaged

• the disadvantaged

Rhymes for disadvantaged

• advantaged