adj Uncommon

disadvantaged

dihs-uhd-VAHN-tihjd

Disadvantaged (adj) means lacking the resources, opportunities, or advantages that others have, especially due to poverty. Example: “The charity supports disadvantaged children in rural areas.”

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

Word forms

more disadvantaged comparative, most disadvantaged superlative

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Rhymes for disadvantaged

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Frequently asked questions

What does “disadvantaged” mean?

The word “disadvantaged” means lacking the resources, opportunities, or advantages that others have, especially due to poverty. In plain terms, having fewer resources or opportunities than most people, usually because of poverty or unequal circumstances.

How do you pronounce “disadvantaged”?

“Disadvantaged” is pronounced dihs-uhd-VAHN-tihjd (/ˌdɪs.ədˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒd/ in IPA).

How do you use “disadvantaged” in a sentence?

Here is “disadvantaged” used in a sentence: “The charity supports disadvantaged children in rural areas.”

What part of speech is “disadvantaged”?

“Disadvantaged” is an adjective.

Is “disadvantaged” a common word?

“Disadvantaged” is an uncommon word in modern English.