Word
deprived
Phoneticsde·prived, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈpɹaɪvd/
UK/dɪpɹˈaɪvd/
Definitions
01poor or lacking resources
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. not having the things that are necessary for a pleasant or successful life, such as money, housing, or education.
adj. suffering from a lack of basic material and cultural benefits; often used to describe socio-economic status.
“The charity works with children from deprived backgrounds to help them stay in school.”
“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.
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02taken away from
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. the past form of 'deprive', meaning to take something important away from someone.
v. the past tense and past participle of the transitive verb 'deprive', indicating the removal or withholding of something from an enjoyer.
“After working for twenty hours, he felt completely deprived of sleep.”
“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'.
Real-World Examples
“The team also compared ants that had been fed with ants that had been deprived of food.” “This would have deprived the engines of fuel, causing them to lose thrust rapidly.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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