be disadvantaged
Frequency: 8.525.1 per million words
Used to describe a current state of being in an unfavorable position.
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- Children from low-income families often are socially disadvantaged.
- In the past, women were severely disadvantaged in the workplace.
- These communities have been economically disadvantaged for decades.
- Without proper funding, the school's students will be disadvantaged.
- He felt he was disadvantaged because he didn't attend a prestigious university.
- Being disadvantaged early in life can have long-lasting effects.
- Why are certain groups still so disadvantaged in our society?
- If the new law passes, rural areas would be disadvantaged.
- The report highlighted that many people with disabilities are disadvantaged when it comes to employment.
- She knew she was disadvantaged by her lack of experience, but she applied for the job anyway.