What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unadvantaged
Example
The unadvantaged students struggled to keep up with their peers in the well-funded school. [unadvantaged: adjective]
Example
She was born into an unadvantaged family and had to work hard to overcome the obstacles. [unadvantaged: adjective]
disadvantaged
Example
The disadvantaged community lacked access to basic healthcare and education. [disadvantaged: adjective]
Example
The program aimed to provide support for disadvantaged youth in the inner city. [disadvantaged: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disadvantaged is more commonly used than unadvantaged in everyday language, especially in formal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unadvantaged and disadvantaged?
Disadvantaged is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as academic writing or government reports, while unadvantaged is more informal and less established.
