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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    adversities difficulties challenges troubles struggles hardships afflictions calamities misfortunes disasters setbacks obstacles hindrances impediments complications problems tribulations sufferings privations deprivations depredations distresses torments agonies ordeals trials tests vicissitudes miseries wretchedness penuries privations rigor austerity asperity severity

    Meaning of Hardships

    The primary meaning of the word "Hardships" refers to a state of difficulty or suffering, often caused by a lack of something, such as money or food.

    Definitions

    • A condition of being in a difficult or unpleasant situation, often characterized by a lack of comfort, money, or food
    • A circumstance or experience that causes difficulty or suffering
    • A state of being in need or want, often resulting in discomfort or distress

    Etymology of Hardships

    The word "Hardships" originates from the Old English words "heard" meaning hard or harsh, and "ship" meaning condition or state
    The term has been used since the 15th century to describe a state of difficulty or suffering, often caused by external circumstances

    Example Uses

    • The family faced many hardships during the economic recession, including poverty and unemployment
    • The athlete trained in spite of hardships, including injuries and intense competition
    • The country struggled with hardships, such as drought and famine, which affected the entire population

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    luxuries comforts pleasures delights enjoyments satisfactions contentments happiness bliss prosperity wealth affluence ease convenience simplicity tranquility serenity peace harmony blissfulness felicity joyfulness euphoria elation ecstasy

    Related Nouns

    difficulty challenge trouble struggle adversity affliction calamity misfortune disaster setback obstacle hindrance impediment complication problem tribulation suffering privation deprivation distress torment agony ordeal trial test vicissitude misery wretchedness penury

    Related Verbs

    struggle suffer endure tolerate bear withstand overcome conquer defeat vanquish triumph prevail succeed thrive prosper flourish luxuriate indulge delight enjoy appreciate value cherish treasure savor

    Related Adjectives

    difficult challenging troublesome struggling adverse afflicted calamitous misfortunate disastrous severe harsh austere rigorous hard harsh unpleasant uncomfortable distressing tormenting agonizing trying testing miserable wretched penurious deprived distressed