The state of being deprived or destitute of something, especially of something required or desired; destitution; need; as, to undergo severe privations
If you suffer privation or privations, you have to live without many of the things that are thought to be necessary in life, such as food, clothing, or comfort. They endured five years of privation during the second world war The privations of monastery life were evident in his appearance. = hardship. a lack or loss of the things that everyone needs, such as food, warmth, and shelter (privatio, from privare; DEPRIVE)