What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unprivileged
Example
The unprivileged population in the area lacks access to basic healthcare services. [unprivileged: adjective]
Example
The unprivileged often face discrimination and marginalization in society. [unprivileged: noun]
underprivileged
Example
The organization provides support for underprivileged children to attend school. [underprivileged: adjective]
Example
The government has implemented programs to address the needs of the underprivileged population. [underprivileged: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Underprivileged is more commonly used than unprivileged in everyday language, especially in the context of poverty and economic disadvantage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unprivileged and underprivileged?
Both unprivileged and underprivileged are formal terms that are appropriate in academic or professional settings. However, underprivileged is more commonly used in informal contexts and has a more sympathetic connotation.
