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adversity
[ ad-vur-si-tee ]
noun
- adverse or unfavorable fortune or fate; a condition marked by misfortune, calamity, or distress:
Friends will show their true colors in times of adversity.
Synonyms: misery, trouble, disaster, catastrophe
Antonyms: prosperity
- an adverse or unfortunate event or circumstance:
You will meet many adversities in life.
adversity
/ ədˈvɜːsɪtɪ /
noun
- distress; affliction; hardship
- an unfortunate event or incident
Word History and Origins
Origin of adversity1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The BBFC's latest annual report said the rating was changed because of "violence and threat" in the film, despite this being "offset by humour and an emphasis on loyalty in adversity".
What does this legacy of Black liberalism tell us about responding to Donald Trump’s return to power, and the extraordinary period of adversity that lies ahead?
Timmy is an accepted member of the class: he fails to complete homework, faces adversity and causes trouble with his disabled best friend Jimmy.
As the team headed home, dealing with its first set of adversity of the season, Redick challenged his players.
But the Republican nominee had shown a habit for transcending and even thriving in moments of adversity.
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