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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Gilbert will oversee Perfect Game’s Believe in Baseball Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to provide resources and support to underprivileged children who want to participate in local travel baseball programs.
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Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
In it, attention-seeking Dunder Mifflin manager Michael Scott (Carell) pledges to pay the college tuition for a group of underprivileged third-graders.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 16 June 2025
But rising discontent among underprivileged castes boosted opposition parties during the 2024 national election, which delivered a shock result: although Modi won a third term, the BJP failed to win a majority in parliament, diminishing their power.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
Beyond helping the environment, 5% of company profits go toward empowering children and women in underprivileged communities.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
In it, attention-seeking Dunder Mifflin manager Michael Scott (Carell) pledges to pay the college tuition for a group of underprivileged third-graders.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 16 June 2025
But rising discontent among underprivileged castes boosted opposition parties during the 2024 national election, which delivered a shock result: although Modi won a third term, the BJP failed to win a majority in parliament, diminishing their power.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
Beyond helping the environment, 5% of company profits go toward empowering children and women in underprivileged communities.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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“Underprivileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underprivileged. Accessed 5 Aug. 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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