deprived

/dɪpɹˈa‍ɪvd/

/dɪˈpɹaɪvd/

[adjective]

deprived

[ADJECTIVE]

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

synonyms : disadvantaged

Examples

1. Soldiers sexually violated women and deprived children of food and water.

2. Am I so deprived I’m having food mirages now?

3. Severe mental illnesses have a prevalence of around 1% of the general population, although they are disproportionately more prevalent in more deprived populations.

4. We go to people, we go to where they are, you know, we play Torquay which is a very deprived area.