privation
pri-va-tion
noun
A state of lacking basic necessities for life, causing severe hardship and suffering.
"Many families faced severe privation during the war."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: want, neediness, deprivation
pri-va-tion
A state of lacking basic necessities for life, causing severe hardship and suffering.
"Many families faced severe privation during the war."
Synonyms: want, neediness, deprivation