Hunger

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The feeling of needing or wanting food; a strong desire for something.

“After skipping breakfast, she felt intense hunger by noon.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈhʌŋɡə/

Syllables

hun·ger

Related Words

Synonyms

appetitecravingstarvation

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

H-U-N pattern with -GER ending.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points; G is worth 2 points.

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hunter

Words you can make from Hunger

Shorter words formed from the letters in “hunger”.

huger nehru engr genu gneu grue grun guhr heng hern huer huge hung hure urge

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