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underprivileged

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/ˌʌndərˈprɪvɪldʒd/ · un-der-priv-i-legged

Lacking the basic necessities and advantages of life, often used to describe those who are economically disadvantaged.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Lacking the basic necessities and advantages of life, often used to describe those who are economically disadvantaged.

زندگی کی بنیادی ضروریات اور فوائد سے محروم، خاص طور پر ان لوگوں کی وضاحت کے لئے استعمال ہوتا ہے جو معاشی طور پر کمزور ہیں۔

بے سہارا

be sahara

Formal: محرومColloquial: پچھیڑ

Synonyms

impoverisheddisadvantageddeprivedمحرومبے سہاراغریب

Antonyms

privilegedwealthyaffluentمستحقامیردولت مند

Common Collocations

  • underprivileged children
  • underprivileged communities
  • underprivileged areas

Example Sentences

The charity aims to support underprivileged children in the local community.

فلاحی ادارہ مقامی کمیونٹی کے بے سہارا بچوں کی مدد کرنے کا ارادہ رکھتا ہے۔

falahi idara maqami community ke be sahara bachon ki madad karne ka irada rakhta hai.

Educational programs are essential for underprivileged youth to provide better opportunities.

تعلیمی پروگرام بے سہارا نوجوانوں کے لئے بہتر مواقع فراہم کرنے کے لئے ضروری ہیں۔

taleemi program be sahara nojawanon ke liye behtar mauqe faraham karne ke liye zaroori hain.

Efforts to improve the living conditions of underprivileged families are increasing.

بے سہارا خاندانوں کی زندگی کی حالت کو بہتر بنانے کی کوششیں بڑھ رہی ہیں۔

be sahara khandanon ki zindagi ki haalat ko behtar banane ki koshishein barh rahi hain.

Easily Confused With

underprivileged:Underprivileged refers specifically to lack of basic needs, while 'impoverished' often implies severe financial poverty.

Word Family

privilege
nounخصوصیات
privileged
adjectiveمستحق

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Underprivileged = Under + Privileges (those below privileges).

Imagine a group of children holding signs asking for help and support.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کچھ تو کہو بے سہارا لوگوں کی مدد کے بارے میں، چپ رہو گے تو ظلمتیں ہی رہیں گی。

Kuch to kaho be sahara logon ki madad ke bare mein, Chup rahoge to zulmatain hi rahengi.

Say something about helping the underprivileged, If you stay silent, darkness will remain.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آنے والا وقت سب کو انصاف دے گا۔

Aane wala waqt sab ko insaf de ga.

The coming time will give justice to all.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "underprivileged" — lacking basic necessities or advantages

First known use: 20th century

The term 'underprivileged' originated in the early 20th century, combining the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' and 'privileged' meaning 'having special advantages or rights'.