disadvantaged

adjective

dis·​ad·​van·​taged ˌdis-əd-ˈvan-tijd How to pronounce disadvantaged (audio)
Synonyms of disadvantagednext
: 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 How to pronounce disadvantaged (audio)
noun

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The program provides aid for economically disadvantaged groups. disadvantaged families struggling to get by will be benefited by changes in the tax code
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It has been claimed by Fury that proceeds from the event will go to charity, specifically the Father Ray Foundation in Pattaya, which provides care and education to disadvantaged and disabled children. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 23 July 2026 If court debt is concentrated in disadvantaged neighborhoods, policies that focus solely on individuals’ repayment may overlook broader impacts on the community’s housing stability, transportation and health. — Brian Lawton, The Conversation, 22 July 2026 Any undistributed funds will support college access for disadvantaged students. — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 His organization, Humus, had been hired by local philanthropist Maria Antonia Civita and her organization Verde Scola, a local after school program for disadvantaged kids that had turned into the hub of aid distribution after the landslides. — Josh Fox, IndieWire, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for disadvantaged

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of disadvantaged was in 1893

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“Disadvantaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disadvantaged. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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