as in deprived
kept from having the necessities of life or a healthful environment
an organization that distributes free books to underprivileged children
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Recent Examples of underprivileged
As part of a program to help less fortunate communities, Jennifer is also overseeing the conversion of a San Francisco space to function as a ballet studio for underprivileged kids.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Since its establishment, the company’s ethos has been centered on community involvement with a focus on underprivileged youth.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
The volunteers spent at least 15 hours a week tutoring underprivileged kids.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 25 Dec. 2024
In 2005, Hamill started First Tee, a nonprofit that teaches golf to underprivileged kids at Green Valley.
—Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Since its establishment, the company’s ethos has been centered on community involvement with a focus on underprivileged youth.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
The volunteers spent at least 15 hours a week tutoring underprivileged kids.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 25 Dec. 2024
In 2005, Hamill started First Tee, a nonprofit that teaches golf to underprivileged kids at Green Valley.
—Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underprivileged
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Kenyan Muslims remain among the most deprived groups in the country, and many feel marginalized and disconnected from the state and its power structures.—
Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens,
Foreign Affairs,
27 July 2015
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In some of the most deprived areas, including Middlesbrough, where Camilla spent the day on February 13, the trust, with the queen's help, has bumped this figure up to 41.8 percent.—
Jack Royston,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The predictable result of Trump’s tariffs will be higher costs for American businesses and consumers, fewer export markets, a global economic slowdown and a disadvantaged place in the global economy.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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This eye-popping mini was hand-crocheted by disadvantaged female artisans to help empower them — something Chelsea herself is trying to do with her self-deprecating boyfriend, Rick.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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These navigators link impoverished Floridians with the network of religious and community organizations that support them and teach them how to take of themselves, according to Hope Florida’s supporters.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
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On the idyllic shores of the once popular tourist hot spot Inle Lake, in southern Shan state, the earthquake destroyed hundreds of bamboo houses on stilts occupied by impoverished villagers, according to aid workers.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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There’s a real debate to be had about what responsibility better-off neighborhoods like Hyde Park have to help solve humanitarian problems that often are laid at the feet of poorer areas.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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The strong United cohort, almost entirely comprised of dominant sides under Ferguson, has not shied away from criticising the club, players and managers when results have been poor.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Meantime, brands that have thus far managed to weather a wider luxury downturn and depressed consumer spending, such as Hermes , could be best placed to pass on price rises.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, the knock-on effects — namely, depressed U.S. consumer spending and a pullback in ad budgets — would clearly cut into Hollywood’s profits, according to analysts.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Underprivileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underprivileged. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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