1. lacking the basic necessities or advantages of life, such as adequate housing, nutrition, or educational opportunities

Examples

• The charity provides meals for underprivileged children in the community.
• She volunteers at a school that serves underprivileged students.
• The program offers scholarships to underprivileged youth.
• Many underprivileged families struggle to afford basic healthcare.
• The foundation works to improve conditions for underprivileged communities.
• Underprivileged children often lack access to quality education.
• The government launched initiatives to help underprivileged citizens.