underprivileged
adjective
un·der·priv·i·leged
ˌən-dər-ˈpriv-lijd 
-ˈpri-və-
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 in a Sentence
an organization that distributes free books to underprivileged children
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Much of the organization’s work is concentrated in underprivileged areas across Chicago, where Hirsch believes few resources exist.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Carey herself has her share of philanthropic projects including Camp Mariah, which helps underprivileged children.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
King of Christmas also donates thousands of trees to underprivileged families and communities impacted by natural disasters each year.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
But a tax on short-term vacation rentals should not be lumped in with the shameful trash fees and parking charges, which are regressive taxes that hit underprivileged people the hardest.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Carey herself has her share of philanthropic projects including Camp Mariah, which helps underprivileged children.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
King of Christmas also donates thousands of trees to underprivileged families and communities impacted by natural disasters each year.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
But a tax on short-term vacation rentals should not be lumped in with the shameful trash fees and parking charges, which are regressive taxes that hit underprivileged people the hardest.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for underprivileged
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“Underprivileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underprivileged. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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underprivileged
adjective
un·der·priv·i·leged
-ˈpriv-(ə-)lijd
: having fewer privileges than others : poor
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