1. (

• hunger ,
• hungriness

) a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation ;

2. (

• longing ,
• yearning ,
• hungriness

) prolonged unfulfilled desire or need ;

3. (

• hunger ,
• hungriness ,
• thirst ,
• thirstiness

) strong desire for something (not food or drink); "a thirst for knowledge"; "hunger for affection" ;