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deprived
[dih-prahyvd]
adjective
marked by deprivation; lacking the necessities of life, as adequate food and shelter.
a deprived childhood.
deprived
/ ɪˈɪ /
adjective
lacking adequate food, shelter, education, etc
deprived inner-city areas
Other Word Forms
- self-deprived adjective
- undeprived adjective
Example Sentences
More than 14,000 people in rural Northamptonshire are seen as income deprived, while the town of Towcester shows high levels of food insecurity.
Cuthbert and Weir looked more like the versions of themselves we see at club level, but what Scotland fans are often deprived of.
"It would be nice to not have to rely on them for as much support because Knowsley is the second-most deprived area in the country."
There's uncertainty over cash to build affordable homes over the long term, and money earmarked to help deprived areas grow.
Ely is one of Cardiff's most deprived suburbs and more than 60% of pupils at the school are eligible for free school meals.
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