adversity
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Difficult circumstances or hardship that a person has to deal with.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She showed remarkable strength in the face of _____."
Answer: adversity
In your own words, what does "adversity" mean?
Difficult circumstances or hardship that a person has to deal with.
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