starvation

IPA: stɑrvˈeɪʃʌn

A condition of severe suffering due to a lack of nutrition.
(figurative) Severe shortage of resources.
(computer science) A state where a process is perpetually denied necessary resources to process its work.

Examples of "starvation" in Sentences

The famine led to widespread starvation in the region, with many people going days without food
The children in the refugee camp suffered from severe malnutrition due to ongoing starvation
The government's failure to address the food shortages resulted in widespread starvation across the country
Despite efforts to provide aid, many villagers continued to face starvation as crops failed due to drought
The charity organization worked tirelessly to combat starvation in the impoverished community, providing food and resources to those in need