Synonyms for disadvantaged

Grammar : Adj

Spell : dis-uhd-van-tijd, -vahn-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɪs ədˈvæn tɪdʒd, -ˈvɑn-

Définition 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

Antonyms for disadvantaged

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019