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Disadvantaged vs Handicapped - What's the difference?

disadvantaged | handicapped | Synonyms |

Disadvantaged is a synonym of handicapped.


As verbs the difference between disadvantaged and handicapped

is that disadvantaged is (disadvantage) while handicapped is (handicap).

As adjectives the difference between disadvantaged and handicapped

is that disadvantaged is lacking an advantage relative to another while handicapped is having a handicap.

As a noun handicapped is

(india) a disabled person.

disadvantaged

English

Verb

(head)
  • (disadvantage)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Lacking an advantage relative to another.
  • Poor; in financial difficulties.

    • handicapped

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (handicap)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having a handicap.
  • (derogatory) Limited by an impediment of some kind.

    • See also

    * disabled

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (India) A disabled person.