underprivileged

Definitions

Having less money, education, or social advantages than most other people in a society.

Deprived of the basic social and economic rights or opportunities enjoyed by the majority.

Examples

The foundation provides scholarships to underprivileged students who demonstrate academic excellence.

Many underprivileged communities lack access to basic healthcare and clean water.

The charity organization works tirelessly to improve the living conditions of underprivileged families in the city.

Synonyms

disadvantaged impoverished needy deprived destitute poor marginalized

Antonyms

privileged advantaged wealthy affluent prosperous fortunate elite