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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Tim Greiving, HollywoodReporter, 20 Dec. 2025
The bottom line Demonstrating financial hardship isn't about saying the right words.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Officials have made clear that financial hardship for Blue Diamond would translate into lower payments for almond growers.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Dec. 2025
The Griffins Got Each Other’s Back The Griffins’ story is a reminder that life’s beauty often lies in embracing both joy and hardship.
—Partner Content, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
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 23 Dec. 2025.
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hardship
noun
hard·ship
ˈhärd-ˌship
2
: something that causes pain or loss
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