The meaning of DEPRIVED is marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of a good and healthful life. How to use deprived in a sentence.

DEPRIVED definition: 1. not having the things that are necessary for a pleasant life, such as enough money, food, or…. Learn more.

Definition of deprived adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

deprived in American English (dɪˈpraivd) adjective marked by deprivation; lacking the necessities of life, as adequate food and shelter

DEPRIVED definition: marked by deprivation; lacking the necessities of life, as adequate food and shelter. See examples of deprived used in a sentence.

1. Marked by deprivation, especially of economic or social necessities. 2. Lacking in advantage, opportunity, or experience: "Preschool is designed to give children from educationally deprived …

Being deprived means lacking important things like food and water. For example, when warm clothing, housing, and nutrition are in short supply, the people are deprived of basics of life.