deprivation

Meaning

The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.

The lack or denial of something considered to be a necessity; the state of being deprived.

Example Sentences

Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.

Sleep deprivation can harm cognitive functions.

Synonyms

deficiency, scarcity, hardship, shortage, lack, want, need

Entry 1

deficiency, scarcity, hardship

Entry 2

deficiency, scarcity, shortage, lack, want, need

Antonyms

abundance, sufficiency, provision, plenty, wealth, prosperity, excess

Entry 1

abundance, sufficiency, provision

Entry 2

abundance, sufficiency, plenty, wealth, prosperity, excess