be disadvantaged
[/bi ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/]
verb phrase
estar em desvantagem; ser desfavorecido
1. to be in a worse position or condition compared to others; to lack advantages or resources that others have
Students from low-income families are often disadvantaged in their academic pursuits.
Estudantes de famílias de baixa renda frequentemente são desfavorecidos em suas buscas acadêmicas.
2. to suffer from unfair treatment or discrimination
The new policy puts small businesses at a disadvantage.
A nova política coloca pequenas empresas em desvantagem.
3. to be socially or economically marginalized
Disadvantaged communities lack access to quality healthcare.
Comunidades desfavorecidas carecem de acesso a cuidados de saúde de qualidade.
This phrase is commonly used in discussions about social inequality, education, and economic mobility in both American and Brazilian contexts. In Brazil, discussions about disadvantaged populations often relate to class and structural inequalities, while in the USA, the term frequently addresses racial disparities and systemic racism. Both cultures recognize the importance of addressing disadvantaged communities through policy and social programs.
NYC Slang
be caught slipping; be at a L; have the short end of the stick
Related Idioms & Phrases
have two strikes against you
be between a rock and a hard place
start from behind the eight ball
be dealt a bad hand
be behind the eight ball
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