adj. Function: adjective
deficient in basic economic and social resources FF1C; the role of the school in bettering the lot of underprivileged children FF1E;
Synonyms: depressed, deprived, disadvantaged
Related Words: handicapped; hapless, ill-fated, ill-starred, unfortunate, unlucky; impoverished, needy, poor
Idioms: badly off, in adverse circumstances, out of luck
Contrasted Words: advantaged, fortunate, privileged; coddled, indulged, spoiled