unvantaged

/ʌnˈvæɪntɪdʒd/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘unvantage’, to remove an advantage

“The new policy aimed to unvantage the wealthy and give more opportunities to the poor.”

2. adjective

not having an advantage

“The unvantaged group struggled to compete with their more affluent opponents.”

Synonyms

  • disadvantaged
  • underprivileged

Antonyms

  • advantaged
  • privileged