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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024dis•ad•van•taged /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/USA pronunciation adj. - lacking the necessities and comforts of life:disadvantaged families.
n. the disadvantaged, [plural* used with a plural verb] - people who lack such necessities and comforts.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024dis•ad•van•taged (dis′əd van′tijd, -vän′-),USA pronunciation adj. - lacking the normal or usual necessities and comforts of life, as proper housing, educational opportunities, job security, adequate medical care, etc.:The government extends help to disadvantaged minorities.
n. - (used with a pl. v.) disadvantaged persons collectively (usually prec. by the):The Senator advocates increased funding for federal programs that aid the disadvantaged.
- disadvantage + -ed2 1930–35
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged poor, underprivileged, impoverished, deprived; handicapped, impaired, disabled.
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