deprivation

(noun) a state of extreme poverty. Synonyms: privation, want, neediness.

(noun) the disadvantage that results from losing something. Synonyms: loss. Examples: "His loss of credibility led to his resignation." "Losing him is no great deprivation."

(noun) act of depriving someone of food or money or rights. Synonyms: privation. Examples: "Nutritional privation." "Deprivation of civil rights."