underprivileged
[adjective]
Synonyms: disadvantaged, deprived, destitute, impoverished, needy, poor

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Contrasted words: advantaged, fortunate, privileged, coddled, indulged, spoiled
Related Idioms: badly off, in adverse circumstances, out of luck
Related Words: handicapped, hapless, ill-fated, ill-starred, unfortunate, unlucky, impoverished, needy, poor

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

un‧der‧priv‧i‧leged /ˌʌndəˈprɪvəlɪdʒd◂, ˌʌndəˈprɪvɪlɪdʒd◂ $ -dər-/ adjective
very poor, with worse living conditions, educational opportunities etc than most people in society:
underprivileged children

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲