un·der·priv·i·leged ( n d r-pr v -ljd)adj. Lacking opportunities or advantages enjoyed by other members of one's community; deprived. un der·privi·leged n. |
underprivileged [ˌʌndəˈprɪvɪlɪdʒd]
adj
(Sociology) lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society; deprived
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. |  underprivileged - lacking the rights and advantages of other members of societyunfortunate - not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune; "an unfortunate turn of events"; "an unfortunate decision"; "unfortunate investments"; "an unfortunate night for all concerned" poor - having little money or few possessions; "deplored the gap between rich and poor countries"; "the proverbial poor artist living in a garret" privileged - blessed with privileges; "the privileged few" |
underprivileged
adjective disadvantaged, poor, deprived, in need, impoverished, needy, badly off, destitute, in want, on the breadline helping underprivileged children to learn to read
Translations
underprivileged [ˈʌndəˈprɪvɪlɪdʒd]
A. ADJ → menos privilegiado, desfavorecido
B. NPL the underprivileged → los menos privilegiados, los desfavorecidos
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