Deprived: meaning, definitions and examples

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deprived

[ dɪˈpraɪvd ]

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feeling

Suffering a lack of basic material and cultural benefits. Lacking in something essential.

Synonyms

disadvantaged, needy, underprivileged

Examples of usage

The deprived children in the orphanage need our help.
Growing up in a deprived neighborhood can have long-lasting effects on a person.

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emotional

Feeling sad or disappointed because you cannot have or do something that you want.

Synonyms

bereft, dejected, forlorn

Examples of usage

She felt deprived of affection after her breakup.
Being deprived of freedom can lead to feelings of frustration and resentment.

Translations

Translations of the word "deprived" in other languages:

🇵🇹 privado

🇮🇳 वंचित

🇩🇪 beraubt

🇮🇩 tertindas

🇺🇦 позбавлений

🇵🇱 pozbawiony

🇯🇵 奪われた

🇫🇷 privé

🇪🇸 privado

🇹🇷 mahrum

🇰🇷 박탈된

🇸🇦 محروم

🇨🇿 zbavený

🇸🇰 zbavený

🇨🇳 被剥夺的

🇸🇮 oropan

🇮🇸 sviptur

🇰🇿 айырылған

🇬🇪 გამოფხიზლებული

🇦🇿 məhrum

🇲🇽 privado

Word origin

The word 'deprived' originated from the Latin word 'deprivare', meaning 'to take away'. It has been used in the English language since the late 15th century. The concept of deprivation has been studied in various fields, from psychology to sociology, to understand the impact of lacking essential resources on individuals and communities.

See also: deprave, deprivation, deprive.