Disadvantaged
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌdɪs.ədˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Disadvantaged is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of disadvantage.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of disadvantage.
More Meanings
- Lacking an advantage relative to another.
- (euphemistic) Poor; in financial difficulties.
Example Sentences
And it gets better. If 10% of those 17,000 new jobs employ people from a disadvantaged background, the value rises to £8.3bn.
Devon's economy may be more broadly based, but like Cornwall it is still disadvantaged compared with other counties of southern England.
Synonyms for disadvantaged
Depending on context, synonyms include deprived, underprivileged.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include underprivileged, deprived, poor, disenfranchised, indigent, disadvantageous.
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