Hunger

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌŋɡər/

Hunger (noun)

  1. the feeling you get when your body needs food
  2. a strong desire or need for something, not just food

Examples

  • The hunger was unbearable after the long hike.
  • Hunger can affect concentration and mood.

Common collocations: satisfy hunger, hunger pangs, hunger strike, hunger for power, hunger for adventure

Synonyms of Hunger

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Hunger

  • describing the state of being satisfied after eating