adj

disadvantaged

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adj

Lacking the resources, opportunities, or advantages that others have, especially due to poverty.

"The charity supports disadvantaged children in rural areas."

"Coming from a disadvantaged background, she worked twice as hard to get into university."

How to Use Disadvantaged

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving fewer resources or opportunities than most people, usually because of poverty or unequal circumstances.

Common pairings

disadvantaged background disadvantaged communities socially disadvantaged

more disadvantaged comparative, most disadvantaged superlative

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The charity supports _____ children in rural areas.

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