disadvantaged

Definitions

In unfavorable circumstances, especially with regard to financial or social opportunities.

Lacking the normal advantages or opportunities of life, such as education, housing, or wealth.

Examples

The government launched a new initiative to provide better educational resources for disadvantaged children in rural areas.

Many disadvantaged families struggle to afford basic necessities due to the rising cost of living.

Synonyms

underprivileged deprived impoverished needy marginalized destitute handicapped

Antonyms

privileged advantaged wealthy prosperous affluent fortunate favored