Underprivileged

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndərˈprɪvlədʒd/

Underprivileged (adjective)

  1. Having less money, education, or opportunities than others in society.

Examples

  • Many underprivileged families struggle to access essential services.
  • Many underprivileged children need more support at school.

Common collocations: underprivileged community, underprivileged children, underprivileged background

Synonyms of Underprivileged

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Underprivileged

  • Having advantages that others do not.