dis·ad·van·taged 
/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪʤd/ adjective
/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪʤd/ adjective [more disadvantaged; most disadvantaged] : lacking the things (such as money and education) that are considered necessary for an equal position in society
▪ The program provides aid for economically disadvantaged groups/communities. ▪ disadvantaged [=underprivileged] children
▪ The program provides aid for economically disadvantaged groups/communities. ▪ disadvantaged [=underprivileged] children
the disadvantaged
: disadvantaged people
▪ protecting the rights of the disadvantaged
▪ protecting the rights of the disadvantaged
