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deprived
adjective de·prived
: not having the things that are needed for a good or healthy life
Full Definition of DEPRIVED
: marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or of healthful environmental influences <culturally deprived children>
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First Known Use of DEPRIVED
circa 1552
Related to DEPRIVED
- Synonyms
- depressed, disadvantaged, underprivileged
- Antonyms
- advantaged, privileged
DEPRIVED Defined for Kids
deprived
adjective de·prived \di-ˈprīvd\
Definition of DEPRIVED for Kids
: not having the things that are needed for a good or healthful life
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