disadvantaged

adjective

dis·​ad·​van·​taged ˌdis-əd-ˈvan-tijd 

: lacking in the basic resources or conditions (such as standard housing, medical and educational facilities, and civil rights) believed to be necessary for an equal position in society

disadvantagedness

ˌdis-əd-ˈvan-tijd-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• depressed
• deprived
• underprivileged

Examples of disadvantaged in a Sentence

The program provides aid for economically disadvantaged groups.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Some of the programs cut specifically helped newer farmers and farmers from historically disadvantaged groups, or brought food to disadvantaged communities, Morrell said. —Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025

Our initiatives include counseling services, tailored programs to support disadvantaged students and prevent academic setbacks, career exploration opportunities and other efforts aimed at enhancing student motivation and overall learning outcomes. —Jack Chen, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025

The 2022 protests demonstrated that women, alongside other oppressed and disadvantaged groups, are at the heart of these movements. —Narges Mohammadi, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025

While the absence of inclusion for people of color, women, and the economically disadvantaged remains painfully evident, true inclusion could potentially dilute the distinct cultural characteristics that have enriched our communities and our nation. —Lewis M. Rambo, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing disadvantaged

• the disadvantaged

Rhymes for disadvantaged

• advantaged