adversity
1 of 1noun/ædˈvɝsəti/
Forms:adversities
1
a situation marked by hardship or misfortune
- She showed remarkable resilience in the face of adversity, turning challenges into opportunities.
- Experiencing adversity can sometimes teach important life lessons and foster growth.
- Economic adversity affected many families during the recession, leading to job losses and financial strain.
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2
an unfortunate event or circumstance
- After the adversity of their house burning down, the community rallied to support the family.
- The sudden flood was an adversity that took the village by surprise.