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

Synonyms

• depressed
• deprived
• disadvantaged

Examples of underprivileged in a Sentence

an organization that distributes free books to underprivileged children

Recent Examples on the Web

The program aims to teach leadership skills to kids through caddying, and 50 Evans Scholars — a full-tuition and housing scholarship for underprivileged, high-achieving caddies — have come out of the program. —Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2024

These systems advocate for equal opportunities, providing underprivileged students with tailored resources to bridge educational gaps. —Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024

The gap is even wider for underprivileged communities. —Prakash Sangam, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024

Beyond his screen work, Chakraborty has been involved in charitable initiatives focused on education, healthcare and supporting underprivileged communities. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing underprivileged

• the underprivileged

Kids Definition

underprivileged

adjective

un·​der·​priv·​i·​leged -ˈpriv-(ə-)lijd 

: having fewer privileges than others : poor