DEPRIVATION Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

deprivation

noun

ˌde-prə-ˈvā-shən

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 Laboratory studies have shown that sleep deprivation causes impairments in judgment, according to the expert. —

Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026 The first season’s view of the deprivations of reality TV captured the apocalyptic feeling of Hollywood in the early aughts, the sense that reality, cheaper to film than a standard network show, would mean the end of jobs. —

Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026 Ponce added that Joseph also suffered language deprivation, meaning he is delayed in comparison to other 6-year-olds who are hearing. —

Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026 Because sensory deprivation enhances meditation, coffin-lying may create a potent meditative state, according to Zavislak. —

Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deprivation

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Noun

That is likely because of over-breeding and a lack of education over the breed’s health issues, Starzyk said.

— Amanda Rosa April 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Isolated by its beautiful, rugged mountains, West Virginia sits entirely within Appalachia and has long been listed at the bottom of a laundry list of failings, including poor health and a lack of education.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026