Definitions and Synonyms of adversity | Another word for adversity | What is adversity?
Definition 1: a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event - [noun denoting event]Samples where adversity or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- a period marked by adversities
(adversity is a kind of ...) unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
Samples where adversity or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- a period marked by adversities
(adversity is a kind of ...) unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
Definition 2: a state of misfortune or affliction - [noun denoting state]Samples where adversity or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- debt-ridden farmers struggling with adversity
- a life of hardship
Synonyms for adversity in the sense of this definition
(adversity is a kind of ...) an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
(... is a kind of adversity ) lack of prosperity or happiness or health
(... is a kind of adversity ) a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
"lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system" "his policies were a disaster" (... is a kind of adversity ) an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease)
(... is a kind of adversity ) a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
"a ship in distress" "she was the classic maiden in distress" (... is a kind of adversity ) a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
(... is a kind of adversity ) adversity resulting from being made a victim
"his victimization infuriated him" (... is a kind of adversity ) an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything
Samples where adversity or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- debt-ridden farmers struggling with adversity
- a life of hardship