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hungriness Synonyms

Another word for hungriness

Choosing another word for hungriness depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or sensation of feeling hungry and needing food.

Usage Example

"A sudden wave of hunger prompted them to stop at the nearest roadside diner for lunch."

Strongest
hunger
Strong
appetite
famishment
ravenousness
starvation
voracity

• noun (Context 2)

An eager desire, strong ambition, or intense craving for something such as success or knowledge.

Usage Example

"The coach praised the young players for their unmistakable hunger to improve and win the championship."

Strongest
hunger
craving
Strong
eagerness
yearning
longing
ambition
desire
avidness

Opposites of hungriness

The opposite of hungriness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fullness
satiety
apathy
indifference
repletion
complacency
satisfaction
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• Nearby Words

hunger
hungover
hungrily
hungriness
hungry
hunk
hunker

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hungriness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hungriness
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