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adversity

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Learn the meaning of adversity with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

adversity

(noun)

Meaning

difficulties or misfortunes faced

Example

"She showed remarkable strength in the face of adversity during her studies."

Synonyms

hardshipchallengestruggle

Antonyms

prosperityeasecomfort

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Word origin
From Latin 'adversitas', meaning opposition or misfortune.