Meaning | A state of misfortune or affliction. |
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Example | "debt-ridden farmers struggling with adversity" |
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Synonyms | hardship, hard knocks |
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Narrower | affliction | A state of great suffering and distress due to adversity |
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catastrophe, disaster | A state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune |
distress | A state of adversity (danger or affliction or need) |
extremity | An extreme / extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease) |
ill-being | lack of prosperity or happiness or health |
nadir, low-water mark | An extreme / extreme state of adversity |
victimization | adversity resulting from being made a victim |
Broader | misfortune, bad luck, tough luck, ill luck | An unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes |
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Spanish | adversidad |
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Catalan | adversitat |
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Adjectives | adverse | contrary to your interests / interests or welfare |
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