adversity
ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti
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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.
difficulty hardship misfortune
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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

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  1. French:adversité, ...
  2. German:Widrigkeiten, ...
  3. Italian:avversità, ...
  4. Spanish:dificultad, ...
  5. Portuguese:dificuldade, ...
  6. Chinese:逆境, ...
  7. Japanese:逆境, ...
  8. Arabic:شِدَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְצוּקָה, ...
  10. Russian:невзгоды, ...
  11. Ukrainian:труднощі, ...
  12. Hindi:विपत्ति, ...

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