dis·ad·van·taged

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• 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… …   Useful english dictionary

• 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