Adversity
Noun
UK
/ədˈvɜː.sə.ti/
US
/ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Definition
Difficult or challenging situations that cause hardship or struggle.
Example
"She overcame great adversity."
"Facing adversity, he learned to stay strong and keep pushing toward his goals."
"The community united to support each other through adversity after the natural disaster."
Explanation
Adversity refers to difficult or challenging situations that test your strength or resilience. It’s like facing a storm in life, such as losing a job, dealing with illness, or overcoming failure. Adversity often feels heavy but can build character or teach lessons. It’s a word used to describe hardships that require effort to overcome, often in emotional or inspirational contexts, like stories of triumph over tough times.