The phrase "am deprived" can be expressed in a variety of ways, depending on context and desired emphasis. Some possible synonyms include "lack," "need," "miss," "want for," "destitute," "poor," "deprived of," "bereft of," "minus," "absent," "short on," "deficient," "scarce," "in want," "in need," "scant," "poverty-stricken," "hard up," "strapped for," "bare," "desolate," "devoid of," "suffering from a dearth of," and "not possessing." Each of these synonyms can be used to convey a slightly different shade of meaning or mood, depending on the context in which they are employed.