Adversity Meaning in English
word
ædˈvɝsɪˌti/, /ədˈvɝsɪti
ad-VER-sih-tee or uh-VER-sih-tee
ædvˈəsɪti
ad-VUH-sih-tee
Definition
Difficult or unpleasant situations that make life hard; serious troubles or challenges.
Usage & Nuances
"Adversity" is formal and usually uncountable. Common phrases: "in the face of adversity," "overcome adversity." It often refers to general hardship rather than a single small problem. Don't confuse with "advice" or "adversary."
Spanish: adversidadPortuguese (BR): adversidadePortuguese (PT): adversidadeChinese (Simplified): 逆境 - 困难Chinese (Traditional): 逆境 - 困難Hindi: विपत्ति - कठिनाईArabic: الشّدائد - المحنBengali: বিপর্যয় - দুঃসময় - সংকটRussian: невзгоды - трудностиJapanese: 逆境Vietnamese: nghịch cảnh - khó khănKorean: 역경 - 고난Turkish: zorluk - sıkıntı - güçlükUrdu: مشکلات - مصیبت - پریشانیIndonesian: kesulitan - kemalangan
Example Sentences
She showed great strength in times of adversity.
basic
Many people learn valuable lessons from adversity.
basic
Adversity makes us stronger if we don't give up.
basic
Even in the face of adversity, he kept a positive attitude.
natural
Their friendship helped them get through periods of adversity.
natural
You really see someone's character when they face adversity.
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