hardship
noun
hard·ship
ˈhärd-ˌship 
Examples of hardship in a Sentence
He had suffered through considerable hardship.
The city has been experiencing a period of financial hardship.
They had to endure the hardships of life on the frontier.
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Fame does not protect against hardship, and talent does not guarantee stability.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
But a person’s true character is often revealed in the wake of hardship.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
Royal expert Hilary Fordwich shared Turner's view that William and Kate's bond has been strengthened after overcoming hardships together.
—Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hardship
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“Hardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardship. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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hardship
noun
hard·ship
ˈhärd-ˌship
2
: something that causes pain or loss
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