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disadvantaged

/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒd/

/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

Translations

disadvantagedadjective

more disadvantaged

Comp.

most disadvantaged

Super.

/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒd/

/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

неблагополучный

The government is implementing new policies to support disadvantaged communities.

Правительство внедряет новые политики для поддержки неблагополучных сообществ.

обездоленный

Charities often focus on helping disadvantaged children.

Благотворительные организации часто сосредотачиваются на помощи обездоленным детям.

Additional translations

Synonyms

less fortunate

Antonyms

disadvantagednoun

disadvantaged

/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒd/

/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

Used with the definite article to denote people lacking social or economic advantages (‘the disadvantaged’).

Synonyms

disadvantageverb

disadvantaged

Past Simple

disadvantaged

Past Simple

disadvantaged

Past Participle

disadvantaging

Gerund

/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/

/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/

ставить в невыгодное положение

The new policy may disadvantage small businesses.

Новая политика может поставить малый бизнес в невыгодное положение.

Additional translations

Synonyms

set back

put at a disadvantage

place at a disadvantage

penalize

Definitions

disadvantagedadjective

Lacking in the basic resources or conditions believed to be necessary for an equal position in society.

The disadvantaged communities often struggle to access quality education and healthcare.

disadvantagednoun

People who lack the basic resources or conditions necessary for an equal position in society, considered collectively.

Government programs aim to provide extra support for the disadvantaged.

disadvantageverb

To put someone or something in an unfavorable or less advantageous position.

The new policy may disadvantage small businesses by increasing their operational costs.