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disadvantaged
/dɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒd/
adjective
pokrzywdzony
Also
poszkodowanyw niekorzystnej sytuacji
Definition
In an unfavourable situation, especially due to social or economic circumstances.
Examples
The program aims to help disadvantaged children.
Program ma na celu pomoc dzieciom pokrzywdzonym.
Many people in the region are economically disadvantaged.
Wiele osób w regionie jest w niekorzystnej sytuacji ekonomicznej.
Collocations
disadvantaged backgrounddisadvantaged groupseconomically disadvantaged
verb
poszkodowany
Also
pokrzywdzony
Definition
To put someone in an unfavourable position.
Examples
His lack of experience disadvantaged him in the competition.
Brak doświadczenia poszkodował go w konkursie.
They felt disadvantaged by the new rules.
Czuli się pokrzywdzeni przez nowe zasady.
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