deprived
Deprived (adj) means lacking the basic necessities or comforts most people have; disadvantaged. Example: “The charity focuses on children from deprived backgrounds.”
How to use deprived
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithout enough of the basic things needed for a decent standard of living.
Word forms
more deprived comparative, most deprived superlative
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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.