hardships
word · lemma: hardship
Definition
Severe problems or difficult situations in life, often involving suffering or lack of basic needs.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural; formal or semi-formal. Common collocations: 'face hardships', 'overcome hardships'. Implies serious or prolonged difficulty, especially related to money, health, or survival. Not used for minor problems.
Spanish: dificultades - penuriasPortuguese (BR): dificuldades - adversidadesPortuguese (PT): dificuldades - adversidadesChinese (Simplified): 困苦 - 艰难Chinese (Traditional): 困苦 - 艱難Hindi: कठिनाइयाँ - परेशानियाँArabic: صعوبات - مشقات
Example Sentences
Many people face hardships during difficult times.
basic
War brings many hardships to families.
basic
They survived all the hardships of the journey.
basic
After years of hardships, he finally found a steady job.
natural
We all have our own hardships that people may not see.
natural
Despite all the hardships, she kept a positive attitude.
natural