单词 | underprivileged |
释义 | underprivileged (once / 23926 pages) adj Someone underprivileged doesn't have the advantages other people have. Underprivileged people usually live in poverty. A privilege is a right or an advantage, and people who are underprivileged lack such rights and advantages. Many times, this word is used as a synonym for poor. People often worry about underprivileged children who are living in poverty and may not have access to healthy food or good medical care. Underprivileged children often go to the worst schools too, which is another disadvantage. WORD FAMILYprivileged: underprivileged+/privilege: privileged, privileges, privileging USAGE EXAMPLESWaddy said there is mistrust among the homeless and underprivileged, who frequent the church lunches. Washington Times(Dec 18, 2016) “The Music of Aretha Franklin” will be Mr. Dorf’s 14th annual tribute concert, with proceeds benefiting music education organizations for underprivileged youth. New York Times(Dec 07, 2016) Earlier this year, the White House lauded the invaluable role of religious groups in serving the poor and underprivileged through federal contracts and grants. Wall Street Journal(Dec 02, 2016) adj lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society Syn|Ant unfortunate not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune deprived, disadvantagedmarked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences underclassbelonging to the lowest and least privileged social stratum poorhaving little money or few possessions privileged blessed with privileges fortunatehaving unexpected good fortune sweetheartprivileged treatment of a favored person or corporation (sometimes unethically) richpossessing material wealth |
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