adjective
- (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.
- lacking money or opportunities
- Head Start is an educational program for disadvantaged preschool children.
- The scheme received backing from millionaire philanthropist Peter Lampi, who has also been prominent in the bid to recruit disadvantaged children to university.
- This non profit organization provides hair prosthesis to disadvantaged children age 18 and younger.
- This distribution charity gives disadvantaged families donated vehicles.
- Some of the local programs offer disadvantaged women funding options.
at a disadvantage
phrase
- in a situation in which you are less likely to succeed than others
- in an unfavorable position
- The strength of the company puts competitors at a great disadvantage.
- The team was at a disadvantage because their captain had been sent off.
- She felt that being so young put her at a disadvantage for the executive position.
- The new rules may put European farmers at a disadvantage .
- His inability to speak English puts him at a disadvantage when he attends international conferences.
