Hunger: meaning, definitions and examples

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hunger

[ ˈhʌŋɡər ]

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feeling

A feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat.

Synonyms

famishment, malnutrition, starvation

Examples of usage

I could feel the hunger gnawing at my stomach.
The children were crying from hunger.
She couldn't concentrate on her work due to hunger.

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drive

A strong desire or craving for something.

Synonyms

craving, desire, thirst

Examples of usage

She had a hunger for success.
There was a hunger in his eyes for adventure.

Translations

Translations of the word "hunger" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fome

🇮🇳 भूख

🇩🇪 Hunger

🇮🇩 kelaparan

🇺🇦 голод

🇵🇱 głód

🇯🇵 飢え (うえ)

🇫🇷 faim

🇪🇸 hambre

🇹🇷 açlık

🇰🇷 배고픔

🇸🇦 جوع

🇨🇿 hlad

🇸🇰 hlad

🇨🇳 饥饿 (jī'è)

🇸🇮 lakota

🇮🇸 hungur

🇰🇿 аштық

🇬🇪 შიმშილი

🇦🇿 aclıq

🇲🇽 hambre

Word origin

The word 'hunger' originated from the Old English word 'hungor', which is akin to Old High German 'hungar'. The concept of hunger has been a fundamental aspect of human survival throughout history, driving individuals to seek sustenance and nourishment. Hunger has been a catalyst for social and political movements, highlighting issues of poverty, inequality, and access to food resources.