🌪️adversity

noun
/ədˈvɜː.sə.ti/

Meaning

Difficulties or misfortune.
difficulties or misfortune; hardship
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example Sentences

She showed great courage in the face of adversity.

She showed great courage in the face of adversity.

He remained strong in the face of adversity.

Example Expressions

in the face of adversity

Synonyms

hardship, difficulty, misfortune, challenge, trial, trouble, struggle
Entry 1
hardship, difficulty, misfortune, challenge, trial
Entry 2
hardship, misfortune, difficulty, trouble
Entry 3
hardship, misfortune, struggle

Antonyms

prosperity, success, fortune, ease
Entry 1
prosperity, success, fortune
Entry 2
prosperity, fortune, success, ease
Entry 3
prosperity, fortune, success

Collocations

face adversity, overcome adversity, adversity in life, adversity builds character, in adversity
Entry 1
face adversity, overcome adversity, adversity in life, adversity builds character
Entry 2
face adversity, overcome adversity, in adversity

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