as in deprived
kept from having the necessities of life or a healthful environment
an organization that distributes free books to underprivileged children
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Recent Examples of underprivileged
These systems provide a decentralized approach to addressing the rising need for sustainable, dependable and affordable energy, particularly in remote and underprivileged regions.
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Ilya Likhov, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Some students might decide to start an organization to spread strong dental hygiene habits to young kids or partner with local dentists to host a free dental clinic targeting uninsured or underprivileged demographics.
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—Kristen Moon, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Among these are the annual Coats For Kids drive to help children from underprivileged families get coats and jackets for the winter, and the Beautiful Feet Thanksgiving Meal project.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
In 1909, Milton and Kitty founded the Hershey Industrial School, which provided free education and housing to orphans and underprivileged children.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
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Ilya Likhov, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Some students might decide to start an organization to spread strong dental hygiene habits to young kids or partner with local dentists to host a free dental clinic targeting uninsured or underprivileged demographics.
6.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Among these are the annual Coats For Kids drive to help children from underprivileged families get coats and jackets for the winter, and the Beautiful Feet Thanksgiving Meal project.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
In 1909, Milton and Kitty founded the Hershey Industrial School, which provided free education and housing to orphans and underprivileged children.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underprivileged
Adjective
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In the last election, some of the most deprived areas of the country — based on factors like income, housing and health — voted for the Conservative Party for the first time.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
24 June 2024
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But what makes Seller’s story sing is his vivid recollection of a deprived childhood with demanding parents, his first job as a booking agent, and his coming out during the early days of the AIDS epidemic.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The commission violated state law, the groups argued, by not considering all the benefits of the solar panels in its decision and by not ensuring that rooftop solar systems could continue to expand in disadvantaged communities.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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The petitioners also argue the appeals court gave too much deference to the CPUC and the ruling did not go far enough to help disadvantaged communities.—
Rob Nikolewski,
Mercury News,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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During campaign events, Lee, who grew up in an impoverished farming household and toiled in factories as a child, spoke from behind bullet-proof glass to crowds, which were surveyed by rooftop police snipers.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Curtis’ extraordinary talent is first recognized in kindergarten, when a charitable foundation donates instruments to his impoverished public school.—
Joan Gaylord,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The risk extends even to children due to increasing rates of childhood obesity and poor dietary habits.20 As a result, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that healthy adults have their lipids checked every four to six years.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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Massive clouds of pollutants could collide in North Carolina this week and result in poor air quality conditions for millions.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The results: enrollees had less financial stress and were less likely to be depressed, but there was no difference in their physical health.—
John C. Goodman,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Even at a time when film and TV production in Southern California is depressed, A-listers want to spend their time between takes in plush surroundings.—
William Earl,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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“Underprivileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underprivileged. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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