adj
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deprived
dih-PRYVD
Deprived (adj) means lacking the basic necessities or comforts most people have; disadvantaged. Example: “The charity focuses on children from deprived backgrounds.”
adj
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Lacking the basic necessities or comforts most people have; disadvantaged.
"The charity focuses on children from deprived backgrounds."
"Growing up in a deprived area shaped his outlook on fairness."
"Many of the pupils come from deprived homes where there is little money for food."
How to use deprived
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithout enough of the basic things needed for a decent standard of living.
Common pairings
deprived area
deprived background
socially deprived
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more deprived
- Superlative
- most deprived
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What does “deprived” mean?
The word “deprived” means lacking the basic necessities or comforts most people have; disadvantaged. In plain terms, without enough of the basic things needed for a decent standard of living.
How do you pronounce “deprived”?
“Deprived” is pronounced dih-PRYVD (/dɪˈpɹaɪvd/ in IPA).
How do you use “deprived” in a sentence?
Here is “deprived” used in a sentence: “The charity focuses on children from deprived backgrounds.”
What part of speech is “deprived”?
“Deprived” is an adjective.
Is “deprived” a common word?
“Deprived” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between deprived and poor?
Deprived describes a broader lack of basic necessities or comforts that most people have, which can include housing, education, or opportunity, not just money. Poor typically refers more narrowly to a lack of financial resources.
How is deprived used in social or economic contexts?
Deprived is often used to describe areas, communities, or backgrounds lacking the basic necessities or comforts most people have, such as 'a deprived neighbourhood,' highlighting disadvantage rather than just low income.
Can deprived be used with a specific thing, as in 'deprived of'?
Yes, deprived is commonly followed by 'of' to specify what is lacking, as in 'deprived of sleep' or 'deprived of basic rights,' meaning something necessary has been withheld or is missing.
