Adversity
Definition
(noun) A difficult or unpleasant situation or condition, often involving hardship or suffering
Examples
“Despite facing significant adversity, she continued to pursue her dreams.”
“She handled adversity better than anyone expected.”
“After the storm, adversity hit the fishing village hard.”
“Adversity can make a family stick together.”
“By November, the band had turned adversity into a sold-out tour.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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