Synonyms for

Underclass

Verb / ˈʌndɜ:ˌklæs / Another word for underclass — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The group of people in a society who are considered to be at the lowest social and economic level.

Synonyms & similar words

lowerclass poor impoverished deprived disadvantaged needy destitute penurious indigent beggared poverty-stricken down-and-out homeless jobless unemployed unskilled menial servile subservient degraded

Example sentences

  1. The underclass often lacks access to basic necessities like healthcare and education.
  2. Many people in the underclass rely on government assistance to survive.
  3. The underclass faces significant barriers to upward mobility.
  4. The underclass is often the subject of discrimination and stigma.
  5. Poverty is a defining characteristic of the underclass.

Quotes

  • The underclass is a major challenge facing our society today.
  • We must do more to address the needs of the underclass.
  • The plight of the underclass cannot be ignored.

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