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The meaning of DISADVANTAGED is 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.
People who are disadvantaged or live in disadvantaged areas live in bad conditions and tend not to get a good education or have a reasonable standard of living.
/ˌˈdɪsədˌvæntɪdʒd/ /dɪsædˈvɑntɪdʒd/ IPA guide Definitions of disadvantaged adjective marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences synonyms: deprived
Definition of disadvantaged adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
DISADVANTAGED definition: 1. not having the standard of living conditions, education, etc. that most people have: 2. people…. Learn more.
Being at a disadvantage, especially with respect to competitive or opposing elements or forces: "We can't have ... disadvantaged conventional forces on one hand and strategic nuclear forces on the other" (Bernard Rogers).
something that puts one in an unfavorable position or condition: His bad temper is a disadvantage. injury to interest, reputation, credit, profit, etc.; loss: Your behavior is a disadvantage to your family's good name...
DISADVANTAGED definition: lacking the normal or usual necessities and comforts of life, as proper housing, educational opportunities, job security, adequate medical care, etc.. See examples of disadvantaged used in a ...
Disadvantaged definition: Deprived of some of the basic necessities or advantages of life, such as adequate housing, medical care, or educational facilities.
Disadvantaged typically refers to an individual or group of people who lack sufficient resources or face certain circumstances that prevent them from enjoying equal opportunities and privileges compared to others in society.
