Privation (8)
I believe the answer is:
hardship
'privation' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for hardship that I've seen before include "Adversity, misfortune" , "Adversity, grimness" , "Severe discomfort, a tough time" , "distress" , "Austerity - affliction" .)