1. plural of hungriness; the quality or state of being hungry; a strong desire for food
Usage: countable plural form; often used in formal or literary contexts
2. plural of hungriness; intense desire or eagerness for something non-physical
Usage: figurative use; often describes ambition, knowledge, or achievement

Examples

• The hungrinesses of the refugees were evident in their desperate search for food.
• Her various hungrinesses for success drove her to work late into the night.
• The children's hungrinesses grew as the afternoon wore on without lunch.
• His hungrinesses for knowledge led him to read extensively on many subjects.
• The team's hungrinesses for victory motivated them through the difficult season.
• Different hungrinesses—for love, for purpose, for belonging—shape human behavior.