disadvantaged
intermediateB2/ˌdɪsədˈvæn.tɪdʒd/ · dis-ad-van-taged
Lacking the basic necessities, resources, or opportunities for a better life.
Meanings
Lacking the basic necessities, resources, or opportunities for a better life.
بنیادی ضروریات، وسائل، یا بہتر زندگی کے مواقع کی کمی کا شکار۔
غیر فائدہ مند
ghair faida mand
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- disadvantaged communities
- disadvantaged children
- disadvantaged backgrounds
Example Sentences
The charity focuses on providing support to disadvantaged individuals in society.
خیرات غیر فائدہ مند افراد کو معاشرے میں مدد فراہم کرنے پر توجہ دیتی ہے۔
Khairaat ghair faida mand afrad ko muashray mein madad faraham karne par tawajjo deti hai.
Educational programs are designed to help disadvantaged children improve their skills.
تعلیمی پروگرام غیر فائدہ مند بچوں کی مہارتوں کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے تیار کیے گئے ہیں۔
Taleemi program ghair faida mand bachon ki maharaton ko behtar banane ke liye tayar kiye gaye hain.
The government has implemented policies to support disadvantaged groups.
حکومت نے غیر فائدہ مند گروہوں کی حمایت کے لیے پالیسیاں نافذ کی ہیں۔
Hakumat ne ghair faida mand girohoun ki himayat ke liye policies nafiz ki hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of the 'DIS' as in 'DISappointing' times for those who are disadvantaged.
Visualize a group of children in a disadvantaged setting, such as a poor neighborhood, looking hopeful for a better future.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خدا کے واسطے ان کی مدد کرو جو کمزور ہیں، زندگی کا مقصد ہی دوسروں کا سہارا ہونا ہے۔
Khuda ke waste in ki madad karo jo kamzor hain, zindagi ka maqsad hi doosron ka sahaara hona hai.
For God's sake, help those who are weak; the purpose of life is to support others.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کمزور کو دھوپ میں نہ کھڑا کرو۔
Kamzor ko dhoop mein na khada karo.
Do not leave the weak in the sun.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "disadvantaged" — subject to disadvantages
First known use: 20th century
The term 'disadvantaged' combines the prefix 'dis-' indicating negation and the word 'advantaged', which refers to having advantages. It has been used to refer to groups experiencing social or economic hardships.