deprivation

noun

ˌde-prə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce deprivation (audio)
Definition of deprivationnext
as in lack
the state of being robbed of something normally enjoyed the concern of some that there has been a deprivation of rights since the passing of laws to combat the threat of terrorism

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Recent Examples of deprivation Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, cognitive decline, and impaired immune function. — Ezekiel J. Emanuel, Fortune, 21 June 2026 Reform and Restore are no doubt relying on support from pockets of deprivation, squalor and neglect in Makerfield. — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 18 June 2026 The Nazis wanted their victims to see only fear, deprivation and survival. — Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026 Chronic sleep deprivation is more concerning. — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for deprivation
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  1. lack
  2. loss
  3. privation
  4. denial
Noun
  • The report included the lack of antimissile capabilities in the new aircraft, a Boeing 747-8 that was donated by the government of Qatar and later retrofitted.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 July 2026
  • Despite its lack of cutting-edge lithography machines, the incredible imbalance between supply and demand was enough to prompt it to enter the space.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026
Definition of lack
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  • But the uninspired all-around performance sealed a series loss on the final weekend of the season’s first half.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Garbrandt, once an undefeated bantamweight king, now holds a 15-8 record, with most losses coming by finish.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of loss
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  • Still, the mesh grids spreading across Haiti's countryside prove that the country's energy story may transcend the privation.
    — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • These are people who still carry within them memories of war, occupation, and stretches of extreme privation.
    — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Definition of privation
Noun
  • After all, 27% of small businesses reported facing a customer data breach, while 26% experienced a ransomware attack or a denial of service attack, according to cybersecurity firm VikingCloud.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • The lawmakers’ request — a moment of bipartisan scrutiny on a controversial federal health care program — comes just one month after a government investigation unearthed a continuing pattern of denials within Medicare Advantage.
    — Casey Ross, STAT, 15 July 2026
Definition of denial

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