deprivation
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a situation where you do not have enough of something important, such as sleep, food, or money.
the state of being without something necessary or desirable; often uncountable when referring to a general condition.
Simple“After three days of sleep deprivation, he found it hard to focus on his work.”
In context“Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to significant cognitive impairment and long-term health complications if left unaddressed by medical professionals.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the state of living without the basic things people need to be healthy and happy.
the damaging lack of material and social resources; often used in a socio-economic context to describe poverty.
Simple“The charity works in areas of extreme social deprivation to help families in need.”
In context“The government's new policy aims to tackle urban deprivation by investing in local infrastructure and educational programmes for disadvantaged youth.”
Antonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
the act of taking something away from someone or preventing them from having it.
the act of depriving or dispossessing someone of a right, power, or possession.
Simple“The prisoner complained about the deprivation of his legal rights.”
In context“The court ruled that the arbitrary deprivation of property without due process was a violation of constitutional law.”
Synonyms
Usage social deprivation
“That could make weight management easier for some people by reducing the sense of deprivation that can come with traditional calorie-cutting approaches.”
“The court issued a deprivation order on 8 June - that the farmer must have the animals removed from his ownership.”