deprived
/dɪˈpɹaɪvd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Subject to deprivation; poor.
Adjective
Examples
London attracts some of the richest people in the world, but it is home also to some of the poorest people in the land. The three most deprived areas in Britain are all in London — Tower Hamlets, Newham and Hackney.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “deprived” mean?
Subject to deprivation; poor.
Is “deprived” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.