Hunger: meaning, definitions and examples

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hunger

 

[ หˆhสŒล‹ษกษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fome

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‚เค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hunger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelaparan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะปะพะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚รณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃขใˆ (ใ†ใˆ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faim

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hambre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ๊ณ ํ””

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูˆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฅฅ้ฅฟ (jฤซ'รจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lakota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hungur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ˜แƒ›แƒจแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aclฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hambre

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,963 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.