deprived

Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples

not having much or enough money
poorHer family was poor and didn't own a computer.
pennilessAt the time, I was a penniless student.
impoverishedBenefits should be targeted at the most impoverished families.
disadvantagedThe scheme was set up to help disadvantaged children.
deprivedDeprived areas will be hardest hit by the cuts.
disadvantaged
noun[ plural ]
uk /ˌdɪs.ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒd/ us /ˌdɪs.ədˈvæn.t̬ɪdʒd/
 the disadvantaged
people who do not have good living conditions, a good standard of education, etc., considered as a group: 弱势人群，弱势群体
These measures are intended to help the disadvantaged.采取这些措施旨在帮助弱势群体。

disadvantaged | American Dictionary

disadvantaged
adjective
us/ˌdɪs·ədˈvæn·tɪdʒd/
(of people) not having the benefits, such as enough money and a healthy social situation, that others have, and therefore having less opportunity to be successful:
Head Start is an educational program for disadvantaged preschool children.