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- [uhn-der-priv-uh-lijd, -priv-lijd]
- /ˈʌn dərˈprɪv ə lɪdʒd, -ˈprɪv lɪdʒd/
- /ˌʌn.dəˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-der-priv-uh-lijd, -priv-lijd]
- /ˈʌn dərˈprɪv ə lɪdʒd, -ˈprɪv lɪdʒd/
Definitions of underprivileged word
- adjective underprivileged denied the enjoyment of the normal privileges or rights of a society because of low economic and social status. 1
- adjective underprivileged poor, deprived 1
- noun,plural underprivileged deprived people 1
- adjective underprivileged Underprivileged people have less money and fewer possessions and opportunities than other people in their society. 0
- adjective underprivileged The underprivileged are people who are underprivileged. 0
- adjective underprivileged lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society; deprived 0
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Origin of underprivileged
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; under- + privileged
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Parts of speech for Underprivileged
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underprivileged popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adj underprivileged
- backward — A backward movement or look is in the direction that your back is facing. Some people use backwards for this meaning.
- beggared — a person who begs alms or lives by begging.
- depressed — If you are depressed, you are sad and feel that you cannot enjoy anything, because your situation is so difficult and unpleasant.
- deprived — Deprived people or people from deprived areas do not have the things that people consider to be essential in life, for example acceptable living conditions or education.
noun underprivileged
adjective underprivileged
- fortuneless — Unlucky, unfortunate.
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- impecunious — having little or no money; penniless; poor.
- impoverished — reduced to poverty.
- needy — in a condition of need or want; poverty-stricken; impoverished; extremely poor; destitute.
Antonyms for underprivileged
adj underprivileged
- advantaged — A person or place that is advantaged is in a better social or financial position than other people or places.
adjective underprivileged
- franchised — Simple past tense and past participle of franchise.
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