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Wordabulary

hardship

Pronunciation
Noun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

A period of difficulty or suffering, often caused by a lack of money or basic needs.

"The family faced years of hardship after the factory closed."

Synonyms and antonyms

Antonyms

comfort prosperity

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The family faced years of _____ after the factory closed."

Answer: hardship

In your own words, what does "hardship" mean?

A period of difficulty or suffering, often caused by a lack of money or basic needs.

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