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UNDERPRIVILEGED Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word underprivileged. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word underprivileged. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for UNDERPRIVILEGED

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deprived
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

destitute
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• poor enough to need help from others

• completely wanting or lacking

disadvantaged
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

indigent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• poor enough to need help from others

needy
adjectiveadj
noun

• needy people collectively

adjective satellite

• poor enough to need help from others

• demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree

poor
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having little money or few possessions

• characterized by or indicating poverty

• lacking in quality or substances

noun

• people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group)

adjective satellite

• deserving or inciting pity

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

Best Hypernyms For UNDERPRIVILEGED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for underprivileged, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
deprived destitute disadvantaged impoverished needy oppressed marginalized

Alternatives for DEPRIVED

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