adversity
[ ad-vur-si-tee ]
/ ædˈvɜr sɪ ti /
noun, plural ad·ver·si·ties for 2.
adverse or unfavorable fortune or fate; a condition marked by misfortune, calamity, or distress: Friends will show their true colors in times of adversity.
an adverse or unfortunate event or circumstance: You will meet many adversities in life.
Origin of adversity
SYNONYMS FOR adversity
synonym study for adversity
2. See
affliction.
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British Dictionary definitions for adversities
adversity
/ (ədˈvɜːsɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
distress; affliction; hardship
an unfortunate event or incident