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disadvantaged

[/ˌdɪs.ədˈvæn.tɪdʒd/]
adjective
desfavorecido
1. lacking the resources or conditions necessary for success; socially or economically underprivileged
The program aims to help disadvantaged children access better education.
O programa visa ajudar crianças desfavorecidas a acessar uma educação melhor.
2. placed in an unfavorable situation; having fewer advantages than others
She felt disadvantaged by her lack of experience compared to other candidates.
Ela se sentiu prejudicada pela sua falta de experiência em comparação com outros candidatos.
Synonyms
underprivilegeddeprivedimpoverishedunprivilegedhandicappedat a disadvantage
Antonyms
privilegedadvantagedfavoredwell-offblessed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desfavorecido
most common usage
São Paulo
carente
often used for socioeconomically disadvantaged populations
Rio de Janeiro
desfavorecido
standard usage
Portugal
desfavorecido
standard usage; may also use 'carenciado'

Related Idioms & Phrases

start from a disadvantage
be at a disadvantage
overcome disadvantages
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