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adjective

di-ˈprīvd How to pronounce deprived (audio)
Definition of deprivednext
as in disadvantaged
kept from having the necessities of life or a healthful environment a program to help deprived children

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deprived

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verb

past tense of deprive
1
as in stripped
to take something away from working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep

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2
as in deposed
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne) a prince who had been deprived after those who opposed the monarchy came to power

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Recent Examples of deprived
Adjective
The alliance jointly fought the 2024 general election and deprived Modi of an outright majority, forcing him to rely on the support of regional parties to form a coalition government. — Shilpa Jamkhandikar, USA Today, 4 May 2026 The advisory highlighted other barriers to rolling out Community Notes outside the US, including translation issues or how many countries will still lack full internet connectivity in rural or deprived areas, which could lead to biased notes. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
Shahabuddin’s resignation has deprived Hasina of a powerful ally. — ABC News, 24 July 2026 Adolescents also may be chronically sleep deprived due to school, sports and social activities. — Beth Ann Malow, The Conversation, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for deprived
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprived
  1. disadvantaged
  2. stripped
  3. deposed
  4. impoverished
  5. sacked
  6. depressed
  7. dismissed
  8. poor
Adjective
  • According to the report, campuses serving the highest amount of economically disadvantaged students improved at a faster rate than more affluent ones.
    — Samuel O’Neal August 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Advocates viewed Baker’s proposal as weaker on broadband access provisions too, including commitments to provide low-cost internet for disadvantaged residents and communities that lack service.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of disadvantaged
Verb
  • During the Saturday general session meeting, Donna Soucy, a New Hampshire DNC member, defended the Granite State’s ability to evaluate presidential candidates despite being stripped of its former first-place status.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Those already in the country on programs like Temporary Protected Status have also been stripped of that permission to stay.
    — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of stripped
Verb
  • However, since Assad was deposed in December 2024 by the opposition, that argument appeared less credible than ever.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • To offset the salary and dump a disappointing player, the Sox sent deposed closer Seranthony Domínguez, along with prospects Boston Smith and Nolan Jones, to Seattle.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of deposed
Adjective
  • The destination, made up of the wealthy Hightown and the impoverished Lowtown, is often linked to Wolverine, due to his exploits in the area.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
  • More recently, a rolling cast of content creators has taken to making day trips to Blackpool’s roughest wards to capitalize on the environs of its impoverished communities.
    — George Francis Lee, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of impoverished
Verb
  • One thing Taylor won't like is that Burrow was sacked once and then hit while throwing on third-and-4 from the Lions 38 during the second series.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Norwich just missed out on that position, coming ninth, but head coach Liam Manning was nowhere to be seen by then, having been sacked in November with his team second-bottom of the table.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sacked
Adjective
  • Some people also report low mood, irritability, or even depressed states.
    — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Slow money growth means weak nominal growth and low inflation, which in turn keeps interest rates and bond yields depressed—and the yen weak.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of depressed
Verb
  • But the fate of Mangione’s state case, set to go to trial next month, now hangs in the balance as his attorneys seek to get second-degree murder and weapons charges dismissed over double jeopardy protections.
    — Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • All six defendants initially faced torture charges that were dismissed.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of dismissed
Adjective
  • But tensions have opened up between data center boosters and some community organizations that want to see more jobs and economic benefits go to local residents, especially predominantly poor Hispanic farm and food processing workers.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Conventional wisdom usually attributes those failures to changing markets, disruptive competitors, or poor leadership.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
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