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Definition of deprived

deprived

/dɪˈpraɪvd/
de · prived
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• adjective

1

Suffering a severe and damaging lack of basic material, cultural, or social benefits.

Example

"The charity provides educational resources and nutritious meals to children from deprived backgrounds."

2

Denied or stripped of a specific thing that is needed, desired, or expected.

Example

"Deprived of sunlight for weeks, the indoor plants began to wilt and lose their color."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'deprived' (lacking the necessities of life) with 'depraved' (morally corrupt or wicked).

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deprogram
deprogramming

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the past participle of the verb 'deprive', which entered Middle English via Old French from Medieval Latin 'deprivare' ('to divest of office'), combining 'de-' (completely) and 'privare' (to bereave or strip).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deprived. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deprived
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