underprivileged
adjective
un·der·priv·i·leged
ˌən-dər-ˈpriv-lijd 
-ˈpri-və-
1
: deprived through social or economic condition of some of the fundamental rights of all members of a civilized society
2
: of or relating to underprivileged people
underprivileged areas of the city
Examples of underprivileged in a Sentence
an organization that distributes free books to underprivileged children
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The 58-year-old spent the day with underprivileged children, sharing anecdotes and promoting equity through sport.
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David Ferrini, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
The homes and businesses of the city's more underprivileged citizens stood in the flood zones; the needy lost more lives and property than those high on the hills.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Mamelodi, in partnership with Roc Nation Sports International, hosted a clinic for underprivileged children at Mills Pond Park in Fort Lauderdale.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
Chicago’s Building Better Futures Center for the Arts, an organization that offers mental health services and education programs for underprivileged youth, will reportedly reap the benefits of his payout.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
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David Ferrini, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
The homes and businesses of the city's more underprivileged citizens stood in the flood zones; the needy lost more lives and property than those high on the hills.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Mamelodi, in partnership with Roc Nation Sports International, hosted a clinic for underprivileged children at Mills Pond Park in Fort Lauderdale.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
Chicago’s Building Better Futures Center for the Arts, an organization that offers mental health services and education programs for underprivileged youth, will reportedly reap the benefits of his payout.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for underprivileged
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“Underprivileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underprivileged. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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underprivileged
adjective
un·der·priv·i·leged
-ˈpriv-(ə-)lijd
: having fewer privileges than others : poor
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