Synonyms for Hungriness (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation):
hungerWordNet sense 2 (prolonged unfulfilled desire or need):
longing, yearningWordNet sense 3 (strong desire for something (not food or drink)):
thirst, thirstinessFrom the ODE community, based on WordNetadd/edit