Synonyms of disadvantaged

disadvantaged

adjective

ˌdis-əd-ˈvan-tijd 

as in deprived

kept from having the necessities of life or a healthful environment

disadvantaged families struggling to get by will be benefited by changes in the tax code

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deprived
• impoverished
• depressed
• underprivileged
• poor
• needy
• indigent
• reduced
• unprivileged
• displaced
• impecunious
• destitute
• bankrupt
• penniless
• penurious
• poverty-stricken
• broke
• beggared
• insolvent
• dispossessed
• straitened
• bankrupted
• pinched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advantaged
• privileged
• fortunate
• lucky
• wealthy
• rich
• affluent
• blessed
• moneyed
• successful
• spoiled
• opulent
• loaded
• comfortable
• pampered
• flush
• well-to-do
• prosperous
• well-off
• propertied
• well-heeled
• thriving
• flourishing
• coddled
• indulged
• prospering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disadvantaged

It has been claimed by Fury that proceeds from the event will go to charity, specifically the Father Ray Foundation in Pattaya, which provides care and education to disadvantaged and disabled children. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 23 July 2026

Others have shown that aggressive policing practices disproportionately affect disadvantaged neighborhoods. — Brian Lawton, The Conversation, 22 July 2026

His organization, Humus, had been hired by local philanthropist Maria Antonia Civita and her organization Verde Scola, a local after school program for disadvantaged kids that had turned into the hub of aid distribution after the landslides. — Josh Fox, IndieWire, 17 July 2026

The city is prioritizing equitable access to chargers, specifically for residents of apartments and multifamily housing, disadvantaged and underserved communities, small businesses and publicly accessible locations, according to the city’s website. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026