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adversity

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ədˈvɝsəti/ · UK /ədˈvɜːsəti/

adversity means: A situation in which life is difficult because of problems or bad luck.

noun

HARDSHIPC1

A situation in which life is difficult because of problems or bad luck.

  • She showed courage in adversity.
  • Their friendship grew stronger during times of adversity.
  • He overcame adversity to finish his education.

Similar words: hardship, misfortune

Opposites: prosperity

Common phrases: face adversity, overcome adversity, in adversity

MISFORTUNEC2

A bad event that brings difficulty or suffering.

  • This loss was another adversity for the family.
  • They endured many adversities on their journey.
  • Each adversity made her more determined.

Similar words: misfortune, calamity, setback

Common phrases: suffer an adversity, many adversities, overcome an adversity

Questions about adversity

What does adversity mean?

A situation in which life is difficult because of problems or bad luck.

What is adversity in other languages?

Türkçe: zorluk · Español: adversidad · Français: adversité · Deutsch: Widrigkeiten · Italiano: avversità · 日本語: 逆境

How do you pronounce adversity?

In American English /ədˈvɝsəti/; in British English /ədˈvɜːsəti/.

How do you use adversity in a sentence?

She showed courage in adversity. Their friendship grew stronger during times of adversity.

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