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
Carey herself has her share of philanthropic projects including Camp Mariah, which helps underprivileged children.
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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
Its focus is on teaching underprivileged school children in Cape Town about the ocean, including how to swim in the open water and help protect marine life.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
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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
Its focus is on teaching underprivileged school children in Cape Town about the ocean, including how to swim in the open water and help protect marine life.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underprivileged
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There is a mandatory part of the academy scholarship where boys undertake community projects, working with schools in deprived areas close to St James’.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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After lawmakers in Germany determined that anonymous surrenders deprived children of the chance to learn anything about their parentage, Germany passed a confidential-birth law in 2014.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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According to a settlement announced Friday between the district and the California Attorney General’s Office, the district’s open enrollment process allegedly gave an advantage to higher income families, creating discriminatory barriers for students from disadvantaged groups.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The overwhelming majority of the students are economically disadvantaged and predominantly Hispanic, TEA data shows.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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The minerals Kajumba and hundreds of thousands of impoverished Congolese were digging up allowed the rest of the world to enjoy the benefits of electricity, but the benefits to the people of Congo were woefully limited.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Brooks speaks colorfully and candidly, starting with his impoverished Brooklyn childhood, raised with three brothers by his mother after his father died of tuberculosis.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Evening people were 79% more likely to have poor overall heart health compared with those in the intermediate group, the study found.—
Dr. Joseph Wendt,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Audits have identified poor planning, weak oversight, and insufficient monitoring of quality and cost.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aside from the loneliness, Rowland says day-after-day stuck inside has left her depressed and fearing the worst.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The first episode largely focuses on the male perspective through the eyes of the angry, lonely, and depressed Jeremy (Jaquel Spivey).—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Underprivileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underprivileged. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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