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单词 underprivileged
释义

underprivileged

adjective

un·​der·​priv·​i·​leged ˌən-dər-ˈpriv-lijd How to pronounce underprivileged (audio)
-ˈpri-və-
1
: deprived through social or economic condition of some of the fundamental rights of all members of a civilized society
2
: of or relating to underprivileged people
underprivileged areas of the city

Synonyms

  • depressed
  • deprived
  • disadvantaged
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Example Sentences

an organization that distributes free books to underprivileged children
Recent Examples on the Web On Sunday night’s episode of 60 Minutes, successful Chicago businessman Pete Kadens explained how his charity, Hope Chicago, would cover the cost of in-state college tuition for thousands of underprivileged students and their parents. Kevin Clark, Essence, 23 May 2022 In 2006, Benyamina launched the 1000 Visages (1000 Faces) initiative to help democratize access to the film world by offering underprivileged youths a series of artistic residencies and workshops. Ben Croll, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 My City, a nonprofit that mentors underprivileged youth. Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 Similar findings apply to other underprivileged groups. Gleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2022 In other words, there is first-order discrimination by Indian Americans toward people from underprivileged castes. Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2022 Kids being kids in the summertime is what Operation Open Heart has provided underprivileged children for 60 years. John Benson, cleveland, 11 Aug. 2022 As underprivileged communities have been heavily affected, due to a lack of available spaces for collaborative learning, Hart says this initiative has never been more important. Juliana Perri, PEOPLE.com, 28 July 2022 Currently, Brisa Builders also builds affordable housing in underprivileged communities to raise the standard of living for as many people as possible, empowering numerous communities in New York City with affordable housing developments. Josh Wilson, Forbes, 27 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

underprivileged

adjective

un·​der·​priv·​i·​leged ˌən-dər-ˈpri-və-lijd How to pronounce underprivileged (audio)
: having fewer advantages than others especially because of being poor

underprivileged

adjective

as in disadvantaged
kept from having the necessities of life or a healthful environment an organization that distributes free books to underprivileged children

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • disadvantaged
  • deprived
  • impoverished
  • poor
  • depressed
  • needy
  • indigent
  • unprivileged
  • impecunious
  • destitute
  • reduced
  • beggared
  • displaced
  • poverty-stricken
  • penniless
  • bankrupt
  • penurious
  • broke
  • bankrupted
  • insolvent
  • dispossessed
  • straitened
  • pinched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • privileged
  • advantaged
  • affluent
  • wealthy
  • fortunate
  • lucky
  • rich
  • moneyed
  • blessed
  • monied
  • blest
  • opulent
  • successful
  • spoiled
  • pampered
  • prosperous
  • well-off
  • well-to-do
  • comfortable
  • loaded
  • well-heeled
  • flush
  • propertied
  • flourishing
  • thriving
  • coddled
  • indulged
  • prospering
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