Antonyms for disadvantaged


Grammar : Adj
Spell : dis-uhd-van-tijd, -vahn-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɪs ədˈvæn tɪdʒd, -ˈvɑn-


Definition of disadvantaged

Origin :
  • 1610s, past participle adjective from disadvantage (v.). Of races or classes deprived of opportunities for advancement, from 1902, a word popularized by sociologists. As a noun, shorthand for disadvantaged persons, it is attested by 1939.
  • adj underprivileged
Example sentences :
  • Let us next see how the Allies were advantaged and disadvantaged by their position.
  • Extract from : « A General Sketch of the European War » by Hilaire Belloc
  • But our fundamental goals must be to reduce dependency and upgrade the dignity of those who are infirm or disadvantaged.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • And he is so little ashamed of or disadvantaged by his condition that he is not prepared to spend an hour in remedying it.
  • Extract from : « A Treatise on Parents and Children » by George Bernard Shaw
  • But additional jobs for the disadvantaged deserve special attention.
  • Extract from : « Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 » by Various
  • Therefore, I will propose a new program to encourage businesses to hire young and disadvantaged Americans.
  • Extract from : « Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 » by Various
  • And my budget adopts a hopeful new approach to help the poor and the disadvantaged.
  • Extract from : « Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 » by Various
  • This disadvantaged the small farmer, who would have to travel to Westminster to present a case.
  • Extract from : « Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed. » by S. A. Reilly
  • My budget adopts a hopeful new approach to help the poor and the disadvantaged.
  • Extract from : « State of the Union Addresses of George W. Bush » by George W. Bush

Synonyms for disadvantaged

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