Underprivileged meaning in English

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Definition

the underprivileged: people with few opportunities, little money or limited chances in life noun

Examples

  • "This is just a reminder that tomorrow (14 August) I will be bringing a group of elementary school students to the offices as part of the Delavigne Cares program for underprivileged youths."
Exercise 1
The "Delavigne Cares program for underprivileged youths" is a program that children.
The "Delavigne Cares program for underprivileged youths" is a program that looks after 1 poor 2 children.
1 looks after: The verb "to care" has several meanings. Here it is used to describe being concerned or interested in someone. Another example: I care for her a lot, that's why it was so hard to kill her.
1 disposes of: This is incorrect. To "dispose of (someone)" is to get rid of them, or even to kill them. Delavigne doesn't want to kill these children.
1 neglects: This is incorrect. To "neglect" someone is to ignore them or mistreat them in some way. It means the opposite of "to care".
1 watches: This is incorrect. The Delavigne Cares program doesn't watch children, it provides assistance to them.
2 poor: An "underprivileged (person)" is someone who doesn't have the same advantages as others. It could be that they are poor or have few possessions. Delavigne is welcoming children who live in impoverished areas of the city.
2 spoiled: This is incorrect. A "spoiled" (or spoilt) child is one who has been given many things and is now affected adversely. Example: We gave our kid too many presents and now she's spoilt.
2 sick: This is incorrect. A "sick" child is one who has an illness, this does not share the same meaning with "underprivileged".
2 special: This is incorrect. A "special" child has a unique quality, like an enormous head, or three arms.

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