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What is another word for Adversity? – 197 Adversity Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    hardship struggle misfortune calamity affliction trouble difficulty distress suffering woe misery hardship ill luck bad luck misadventure disaster catastrophe trial tribulation ordeal challenge test setback reverse failure defeat disappointment sorrow grief pain anguish torment adversity oppression persecution hardship penury poverty want need deprivation privation shortage scarcity lack insufficiency inadequacy hardship rigor austerity harshness severity asperity bitterness bleakness desolation despondency hopelessness desperation

    Meaning of Adversity

    A state of difficulty or hardship.

    Definitions

    • A difficult or unpleasant situation: a state of hardship or affliction
    • A state of misfortune or calamity: a condition of suffering or distress
    • A state of adversity or hardship: a condition of difficulty or trouble

    Etymology of Adversity

    The word "adversity" comes from the Old French word "adversite", which is derived from the Latin word "adversitas", meaning "opposition" or "contrariness", and is related to the Latin word "adversus", meaning "opposite" or "against"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a state of hardship, misfortune, or difficulty

    Example Uses

    • The company faced adversity during the economic downturn, but was able to recover and thrive
    • She persevered through adversity and achieved her goals
    • The team's adversity on the field was a result of their lack of practice and training
    • The country has been experiencing adversity due to the ongoing conflict and economic sanctions
    • He learned to cope with adversity and used it as an opportunity to grow and learn

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    prosperity success good fortune luck advantage benefit boon blessing windfall godsend prosperity affluence wealth richness opulence luxury comfort ease convenience simplicity tranquility peace happiness joy bliss ecstasy euphoria delight pleasure gratification satisfaction

    Related Nouns

    challenge obstacle hurdle barrier impediment difficulty hardship struggle trial tribulation ordeal test examination evaluation assessment appraisal review inspection scrutiny criticism judgment verdict sentence penalty punishment discipline correction reproof rebuke censure condemnation criticism

    Related Verbs

    struggle strive endeavor attempt try effort exert labor toil work grind slog drudge persevere persist continue carry bear endure suffer tolerate accept face confront overcome conquer defeat vanquish triumph succeed achieve accomplish attain realize fulfill

    Related Adjectives

    difficult hard tough rugged rough severe harsh austere bitter bleak desolate desperate hopeless miserable wretched afflicted troubled distressed suffering painful anguished tormented oppressed persecuted deprived impoverished needy wanting lacking insufficient inadequate rigorous austere severe asperous bitter bleak despondent hopeless desperate