C1adjectiveformalsocietyeducation
US/ˌdɪs.ədˈvæn.tɪdʒd/
UK/ˌdɪs.ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒd/
having fewer chances in life than other people because of being poor or facing other problems
In context
The scholarship helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds go to university.
Children in remote areas are often disadvantaged by poor internet access.
The most disadvantaged groups were hit hardest by rising food prices.
Words that go with disadvantaged
adjective + noun
- disadvantaged backgroundsTeachers need extra support to help pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- disadvantaged groupsThe policy gives priority to disadvantaged groups.
adverb + adjective
- socially disadvantagedThe charity runs sports clubs for socially disadvantaged teenagers.
- most disadvantagedHealth care should reach the most disadvantaged first.
- economically disadvantagedEconomically disadvantaged areas received extra funding.