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    Hardship

    /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A condition that is difficult to endure; suffering; deprivation.
    The community faced great hardship after the natural disaster destroyed their homes.
    Severe suffering or privation.
    She experienced financial hardship after losing her job.
    Challenges or difficulties that make life harder.
    He overcame many hardships to achieve his dream of becoming a doctor.
    An event or condition that is difficult or unpleasant.
    The soldiers endured the hardships of war with great courage.

    Etymology

    Middle English: from hard + -ship, denoting condition.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hard times:
    A period when someone is experiencing difficulties financially or emotionally.
    tough it out:
    To endure a difficult situation without giving up.
    face hardship:
    To confront difficult circumstances.

    Related Words

    suffering
    The experience of physical or emotional pain.
    difficulty
    The state or condition of being hard to do or deal with.
    adversity
    A difficult or unpleasant situation.

    Slang Meanings

    Down on your luck
    He's really down on his luck after losing his job.
    In a bind
    I'm really in a bind with this unexpected expense.