underprivileged
adjective
un·der·priv·i·leged
ˌən-dər-ˈpriv-lijd 
-ˈpri-və-
1
: deprived through social or economic condition of some of the fundamental rights of all members of a civilized society
2
: of or relating to underprivileged people
underprivileged areas of the city
Examples of underprivileged in a Sentence
an organization that distributes free books to underprivileged children
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As part of a program to help less fortunate communities, Jennifer is also overseeing the conversion of a San Francisco space to function as a ballet studio for underprivileged kids.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Since its establishment, the company’s ethos has been centered on community involvement with a focus on underprivileged youth.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
The volunteers spent at least 15 hours a week tutoring underprivileged kids.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 25 Dec. 2024
In 2005, Hamill started First Tee, a nonprofit that teaches golf to underprivileged kids at Green Valley.
—Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Since its establishment, the company’s ethos has been centered on community involvement with a focus on underprivileged youth.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
The volunteers spent at least 15 hours a week tutoring underprivileged kids.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 25 Dec. 2024
In 2005, Hamill started First Tee, a nonprofit that teaches golf to underprivileged kids at Green Valley.
—Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Underprivileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underprivileged. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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underprivileged
adjective
un·der·priv·i·leged
-ˈpriv-(ə-)lijd
: having fewer privileges than others : poor
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