as in deprived
kept from having the necessities of life or a healthful environment
disadvantaged families struggling to get by will be benefited by changes in the tax code
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Recent Examples of disadvantaged
Most importantly, people who are financially disadvantaged are more in danger of being abused at their jobs.
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Liza Lentini, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2026
Critics have argued that its efforts whitewash history and limit representation of disadvantaged groups.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2026
Within the law, disadvantaged students are defined as those students who are English learners, minorities, students with disabilities, homeless children and youth, children and youth in foster care, and migrant students.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
About 20% of that money was aimed at communities deemed historically disadvantaged, park-wise, including the McThompsons’ hometown, South Gate.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026
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Liza Lentini, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2026
Critics have argued that its efforts whitewash history and limit representation of disadvantaged groups.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2026
Within the law, disadvantaged students are defined as those students who are English learners, minorities, students with disabilities, homeless children and youth, children and youth in foster care, and migrant students.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
About 20% of that money was aimed at communities deemed historically disadvantaged, park-wise, including the McThompsons’ hometown, South Gate.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disadvantaged
Adjective
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The advisory highlighted other barriers to rolling out Community Notes outside the US, including translation issues or how many countries will still lack full internet connectivity in rural or deprived areas, which could lead to biased notes.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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The result has silenced journalists and editors and deprived listeners, viewers and readers from around the world who rely on VOA of news.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Democrats have attacked these anti-fraud policies as an effort to undermine safety net programs for the impoverished.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The redevelopment could begin unfolding as the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, the former Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, begins construction on a new $35 million headquarters in Clay Arsenal, two major projects for the long-impoverished neighborhood.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Researchers believe inbreeding led to depressed survival rates in pups.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sam is very depressed and feels lonely and isolated.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nichols also volunteers on several boards related to supporting veterans, underprivileged communities, and workforce development.—
Samuel O’Neal
Updated April 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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Lamar Odom's foundation raised more than $2 million In 2004, Odom founded his charity, Cathy’s Kids, as a tribute to his late mother, with the goal of supporting cancer research and underprivileged youth.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Disadvantaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantaged. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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