Pronunciation

/ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/

Definitions

• Noun: A difficult situation or condition that involves suffering, privation, or adversity. It often refers to financial difficulties but can also encompass physical or emotional strain.

Example sentences:

• Noun: “The family endured many hardships during the economic downturn.”
  • “She faced numerous hardships on her journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur.”

Phrases

• “Face hardships”: to confront or experience difficult situations.
• “Overcome hardships”: to successfully deal with and triumph over challenging circumstances.
• “Hardship and struggle”: referring to a series of trying experiences or conditions.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Financial hardship forced them to sell their home.”
  • “Living in poverty is one of the most severe hardships people can face.”
  • “The pandemic has brought about unprecedented hardships for many small businesses.”

Synonyms

• Adversity
• Struggle
• Misfortune
• Tribulation
• Suffering
• Ordeal
• Distress
• Trial
• Difficulty
• Challenge
• Hard times
• Peril
• Troubles
• Hardships can also be specific like financial hardship, emotional hardship, or physical hardship.