plural adversities
: a difficult situation or condition : misfortune or tragedy
He showed courage in the face of adversity.
We had to learn to deal with adversity.
They overcame many adversities.
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“Adversity.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/adversity. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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