deprivation
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
"Japan is often described as a country suffering from sleep deprivation, and people here are very diligent," Riichiro Nakama, creative director at organiser Koala Sleep Japan, the mattress company.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
Earning a strong salary from one country while temporarily living somewhere with dramatically lower expenses can create a powerful financial advantage without requiring the deprivation normally associated with aggressive saving.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota had been preparing to charge Castro with deprivation of rights under color of law for the shooting of Sosa-Celis, according to several people familiar with the case.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
The Accounts Commission highlighted that alongside high levels of poverty and deprivation, two key issues placed additional pressure on Glasgow's finances.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Nothing, I thought, could ever push me to return to the lifeboat and to the suffering and deprivation I had endured on it—nothing!
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
![]()
He added, “These deprivations, while grievous, do not infringe upon any deeply rooted constitutional right.”
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
Here, try it out with me: The prohibition on deprivations of “liberty” without “due process of law”? In the Constitution.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
Such support can come with deprivations as well as gratifications.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
"When hazards overlap or strike repeatedly, they compound existing deprivations."
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2025
Although I understand the deprivations our people suffer I must make it clear that the level of crime in the township is unhealthy and must be eliminated as a matter of urgency.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing deprivation
"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, Introduction and Afterword
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
This Week in Words: May 28 - June 1, 2018
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word