Hunger

/ˈhʌŋɡər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

After skipping breakfast, I felt a strong hunger by lunchtime.

A need or strong desire for something, often associated with an intense craving.

His hunger for knowledge drove him to read every book he could find.

The state of being in need of food, leading to malnutrition or starvation.

The organization aims to alleviate hunger in underprivileged communities.

verb

To have a strong desire or craving for something.

She hungers for adventure and travel.

To suffer or die from a lack of food.

Many animals hunger during the harsh winter months.

Old English 'hungor', related to similar words in German and Dutch.

starving for

Desiring something intensely, often used in relation to food.

hunger strike

A protest in which a person refuses to eat to draw attention to a cause.

feed one's hunger

To satisfy a craving or need.

food

Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink.

nutrition

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

satiate

To satisfy fully.

Hangry

I'm sorry for snapping at you; I was just really hangry.

Starving

I could eat a horse; I'm starving!