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Definition of adversity - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
hard timesdifficult or unpleasant situation
- She remained optimistic in the face of adversity..
- Despite the adversity, the team managed to win the championship.
- Adversity only made her more determined to succeed.
Expressions with adversity
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continuing efforts despite challenges
They succeeded in the face of adversity.
during periods when things are very difficult
People show their true character in times of adversity.
successfully overcoming difficult situations
Her life is a story of triumph over adversity.
Origin of adversity
Latin, adversus (turned against)
Terms with adversity included in their meaning
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hardship
undergo hardship or adversity
adversity
most unfavorable or unpleasant thing or situation
adversity
period of difficulty or hardship
willpower
ability to maintain will despite adversity
courage
person showing determination against adversity
adversity
in an unfortunate or challenging situation
challenge
express readiness to face criticism or adversity
adversity
suffer due to external circumstances or actions
adversity
severe suffering, deprivation, or difficulty in life
adversity
despite or regardless of
adversity
undesirable or unlucky event
psychology
mental ability to recover from adversity
hardship
experiencing adversity or hardship
adversity
in spite of everything
support
source of comfort or support during adversity
adversity
period of difficulty or hardship
resilient
lasting despite difficulty or adversity
adversity
struggle against overwhelming odds to avoid failure
adversity
struggle to overcome difficult circumstances
adversity
state of misfortune or affliction
adversity
despite all difficulties or problems
culture
British trait of showing no emotion in adversity
adversity
prepare for a difficult situation
adversity
in a situation where something bad is happening
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- French:adversité, ...
- German:Widrigkeiten, ...
- Italian:avversità, ...
- Spanish:dificultad, ...
- Portuguese:dificuldade, ...
- Chinese:逆境, ...
- Japanese:逆境, ...
- Arabic:شِدَّة, ...
- Hebrew:מְצוּקָה, ...
- Russian:невзгоды, ...
- Ukrainian:труднощі, ...
- Hindi:विपत्ति, ...
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