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

The predictable result of Trump’s tariffs will be higher costs for American businesses and consumers, fewer export markets, a global economic slowdown and a disadvantaged place in the global economy. —Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025

This eye-popping mini was hand-crocheted by disadvantaged female artisans to help empower them — something Chelsea herself is trying to do with her self-deprecating boyfriend, Rick. —Lois Alter Mark, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025

Many believe a dollar donated to Planned Parenthood is a dollar spent on care, particularly for disadvantaged women. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025

For all the early success that Chisholm, Goldschmidt, Bellinger and others have experienced, Ray sees a way where hitters could end up being disadvantaged. —Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing disadvantaged

• the disadvantaged

Rhymes for disadvantaged

• advantaged