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

That Scott took an interest in her old friend’s mission to help economically disadvantaged students finance school is unsurprising. —James Pollard, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025

About 56% of Keeler's students are economically disadvantaged. —Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 27 Nov. 2025

Since 1997, Groupe Clarins has been involved in organizations backing vulnerable and/or disadvantaged children throughout the world with concrete actions. —Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025

For far too many in the already-economically disadvantaged millennial and Gen Z demographics, the American dream is being mortgaged for the thrill of a bet. —MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing disadvantaged

• the disadvantaged

Rhymes for disadvantaged

• advantaged