noun
- the state of being denied something considered necessary or desirable; hardships caused by lack of basic necessities
Usage: plural form of deprivation
Examples
- The refugees faced severe deprivations during their journey.
- Economic deprivations affected the entire community.
- Sleep deprivations can seriously impact your health.
- The study examined the effects of childhood deprivations on development.
- Many families experienced food and housing deprivations during the recession.
- The prisoners endured various deprivations as part of their punishment.
- Social deprivations in the neighborhood led to increased crime rates.