Adversity

/ədˈvɜːrsɪti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A difficult or unpleasant situation or condition.

She faced great adversity after losing her job unexpectedly.

Misfortune or hardship that is often encountered in life.

He showed resilience in the face of adversity during his recovery.

An unfavorable or challenging circumstance.

Adversity can often lead to personal growth and strength.

An instance of serious or continued difficulty.

The team overcame adversity to win the championship.

A condition marked by misfortune or hardship.

The novel explores the themes of love and adversity in challenging times.

Middle English, from Latin 'adversitas', from 'advertere' (to turn toward).

facing adversity

Confronting difficult situations or challenges.

rise above adversity

To overcome difficult circumstances.

adversity builds character

Going through hard times develops personal strength.

struggle

A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack.

resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

obstacle

A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.

Life's curveballs

You just have to roll with life's curveballs and keep going.

Tough times

We've all had tough times, but they make us who we are.