underprivileged

un·der·priv·i·leged

U0055900 (ŭn′dər-prĭv′ə-lĭjd)adj. Lacking the standard of living and opportunities enjoyed by most people in a society.

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un′der·priv′i·leged n.

underprivileged

(ˌʌndəˈprɪvɪlɪdʒd) adj (Sociology) lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society; deprived

un•der•priv•i•leged

(ˈʌn dərˈprɪv ə lɪdʒd, -ˈprɪv lɪdʒd)

adj. denied the enjoyment of the normal privileges or rights of a society because of low economic and social status. [1920–25]

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underprivileged - lacking the rights and advantages of other members of societyunfortunate - not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune; "an unfortunate turn of events"; "an unfortunate decision"; "unfortunate investments"; "an unfortunate night for all concerned"poor - having little money or few possessions; "deplored the gap between rich and poor countries"; "the proverbial poor artist living in a garret"privileged - blessed with privileges; "the privileged few"

underprivileged

adjective disadvantaged, poor, deprived, in need, impoverished, needy, badly off, destitute, in want, on the breadline helping underprivileged children to learn to read

underprivileged

adjectiveEconomically and socially below standard:backward, depressed, deprived, disadvantaged, impoverished.nounA person living under very unhappy circumstances:loser, miserable, underdog, unfortunate, wretch.

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