What does "deprived" mean?

1. (poor or lacking resources) not having the things that are necessary for a pleasant or successful life, such as money, housing, or education. 2. (taken away from) the past form of 'deprive', meaning to take something important away from someone.

How do you use "deprived"?

Often used to describe areas, such as 'deprived neighbourhoods', or childhoods. Almost always followed by the preposition 'of'.

deprived

adj. · v.

US //dɪˈpɹaɪvd// UK //dɪpɹˈaɪvd// de·prived

1 poor or lacking resources (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

not having the things that are necessary for a pleasant or successful life, such as money, housing, or education.

suffering from a lack of basic material and cultural benefits; often used to describe socio-economic status.

Example

The charity works with children from deprived backgrounds to help them stay in school.

Example

The government has pledged significant investment to revitalise deprived urban areas that have suffered from decades of industrial decline.

Usage

Often used to describe areas, such as 'deprived neighbourhoods', or childhoods.
2 taken away from (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

the past form of 'deprive', meaning to take something important away from someone.

the past tense and past participle of the transitive verb 'deprive', indicating the removal or withholding of something from an enjoyer.

Example

After working for twenty hours, he felt completely deprived of sleep.

Example

The prisoners were deprived of basic legal representation during the initial stages of the tribunal, leading to international condemnation.

Usage

Almost always followed by the preposition 'of'.
- stripped
- robbed
- denied
- provided
- supplied