underprivileged
adjective
un·der·priv·i·leged
ˌən-dər-ˈpriv-lijd 
-ˈpri-və-
1
: deprived through social or economic condition of some of the fundamental rights of all members of a civilized society
2
: of or relating to underprivileged people
underprivileged areas of the city
Examples of underprivileged in a Sentence
an organization that distributes free books to underprivileged children
Recent Examples on the Web
Its central London location—between the wealthy West End and underprivileged East End—was chosen to reinforce the idea of the gallery’s public, cross-class accessibility.
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Anne Wallentine, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2024
Throughout the Nineties, funk gave birth to new waves of local artists, made its way to TV channels and radio stations, and became the music of Rio’s Black and underprivileged youth — the reason why the genre, to this day, is at the center of systematic prejudices that challenges artists.
—Felipe Maia, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2024
The grant added to the other scholarships that have been awarded in Aaron’s name to underprivileged students across the United States.
—John Yoon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Her players reflect her sunny disposition while being as controversial as a pledge drive for underprivileged children.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
His foundation provides resources to underprivileged youth and families all while balancing this with his coveted professional sports career.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 26 Mar. 2024
To help sweeten the pot, the event would be a charity auction, with half the proceeds from Art’s work going to After-School All-Stars, a charity that provides free after-school programs for underprivileged youth.
—Jason Kersten, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2024
The culprit, Asher suspects, is an underprivileged girl named Nala (played by Somali American actress and adorable scene-stealer Hikmah Warsame), who may or may not have mystical abilities.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2024
Ramon Ang, vice chairman, president and CEO of San Miguel Corp. (SMC), pledged this year to donate 500 million pesos ($9 million) to build schools for underprivileged children in Manila.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
Anne Wallentine, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2024
Throughout the Nineties, funk gave birth to new waves of local artists, made its way to TV channels and radio stations, and became the music of Rio’s Black and underprivileged youth — the reason why the genre, to this day, is at the center of systematic prejudices that challenges artists.
—Felipe Maia, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2024
The grant added to the other scholarships that have been awarded in Aaron’s name to underprivileged students across the United States.
—John Yoon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Her players reflect her sunny disposition while being as controversial as a pledge drive for underprivileged children.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
His foundation provides resources to underprivileged youth and families all while balancing this with his coveted professional sports career.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 26 Mar. 2024
To help sweeten the pot, the event would be a charity auction, with half the proceeds from Art’s work going to After-School All-Stars, a charity that provides free after-school programs for underprivileged youth.
—Jason Kersten, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2024
The culprit, Asher suspects, is an underprivileged girl named Nala (played by Somali American actress and adorable scene-stealer Hikmah Warsame), who may or may not have mystical abilities.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2024
Ramon Ang, vice chairman, president and CEO of San Miguel Corp. (SMC), pledged this year to donate 500 million pesos ($9 million) to build schools for underprivileged children in Manila.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
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“Underprivileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underprivileged. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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underprivileged
adjective
un·der·priv·i·leged
-ˈpriv-(ə-)lijd
: having fewer privileges than others : poor
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