English · Emotions & Feelings
adversity
/ədˈvɜː.sə.ti/
[/ədˈvɜː.sə.ti/]
hardship or misfortune
Advancednoun
Definition
Adversity is a state of serious or continued difficulty and misfortune. Speakers explore how people grow through adversity.
Example
She showed great strength in the face of adversity.
She showed great strength in the face of adversity.
Etymology
From Latin 'adversitas', from 'adversus', meaning turned against.
How & Where It’s Used
A common backdrop in talks on resilience and triumph.