dis|ad|van|taged

dis|ad|van|taged
dis|ad|van|taged «DIHS uhd VAN tihjd, -VAHN-», adjective, noun.
–adj.
lacking advantages; being in an unfavorable condition; underprivileged: »

Many disadvantaged children live in the slums. ... the achievement of equal participation and opportunity for members of minority and disadvantaged groups (New York Times).

–n.
the disadvantaged, persons who are disadvantaged or underprivileged: »

The program is forcing responsible teachers of the disadvantaged to re-examine some of their cherished clichés (Harper's).


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  • dis|ad|van|tage — «DIHS uhd VAN tihj, VAHN », noun, verb, taged, tag|ing. –n. 1. lack of advantage; unfavorable condition: »Her shyness was a disadvantage in company. 2. a loss or injury: »The candidate s enemies spread rumors that were to his disadvantage. –v.t.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • disadvantaged — dis|ad|van|taged [ˌdısədˈva:ntıdʒd US ˈvæn ] adj 1.) having social problems, such as a lack of money or education, which make it difficult for you to succeed ▪ disadvantaged areas of the city 2.) the disadvantaged [plural] people who are… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • disadvantaged — dis|ad|van|taged [ ,dısəd væntıdʒd ] adjective disadvantaged people do not have the same advantages as other people, for example because they do not have much money: economically/socially disadvantaged disadvantaged urban areas …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • disadvantaged — dis•ad•van•taged [[t]ˌdɪs ədˈvæn tɪdʒd, ˈvɑn [/t]] adj. cvb lacking the necessities and comforts of life • Etymology: 1930–35 …   From formal English to slang

  • disadvantage — dis•ad•van•tage [[t]ˌdɪs ədˈvæn tɪdʒ, ˈvɑn [/t]] n. v. taged, tag•ing 1) absence or deprivation of advantage or equality 2) the state or an instance of being in an unfavorable circumstance or condition: to be at a disadvantage[/ex] 3) something… …   From formal English to slang

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