disadvantaged

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adjective

dis·​ad·​van·​taged ˌdis-əd-ˈvan-tijd How to pronounce disadvantaged (audio)
Synonyms of disadvantagednext
: lacking in the basic resources or conditions (such as standard housing, medical and educational facilities, and civil rights) believed to be necessary for an equal position in society
disadvantagedness
ˌdis-əd-ˈvan-tijd-nəs How to pronounce disadvantaged (audio)
noun

disadvantaged

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past tense and past participle of disadvantage entry 2

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Adjective The program provides aid for economically disadvantaged groups. disadvantaged families struggling to get by will be benefited by changes in the tax code
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The New York State Energy Research and Development Agency helped fund the Peace Bridge Place project, as part of its focus on including disadvantaged communities in the clean energy transition. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 At the time of its takeover a few years later, in 2020, Shepherd Intermediate School District served approximately 2,000 students across four rural campuses in southeast Texas, with 71% of students considered economically disadvantaged. — Daniel H. Robinson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026 As noted in her obituary, Kyle was dedicated to early childhood education and worked on educational reform for disadvantaged children and people with disabilities. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026 Since 2019, the nonprofit Lead Guitar has provided world-class musicians to support local music teachers at LAUSD schools in economically disadvantaged areas. — Rina Nakano, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disadvantaged

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First Known Use

Adjective

1893, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of disadvantaged was in 1893

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“Disadvantaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disadvantaged. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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