underprivileged
adj.adj. describing people who do not have the same opportunities or resources as others in their society. You use this to talk about groups that are often treated unfairly or ignored.
adj. lacking the usual social or economic advantages; suffering from a lack of access to resources or opportunities. Often used to describe marginalized groups or individuals in a specific context.
The school provides extra support for underprivileged students.
The charity focuses on improving the living conditions of underprivileged families in the city's poorest neighborhoods.
Sociologists argue that systemic barriers continue to prevent underprivileged communities from accessing the same quality of healthcare and education as their more affluent counterparts.
From under- + privileged.