1
as in misfortunes
bad luck or an example of this
many people came face-to-face with life-altering adversity when the stock market crashed
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as in hardships
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
some overcame all the adversities of the Great Depression and rebuilt their fortunes
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Recent Examples of adversities
Sgarbossa makes sure to refer to the man himself, Pierre Balmain, and his resilience to adversities during tumultuous times, able to uplift women through fashion.
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But his rendition of the history of the Axis of Resistance—from its birth out of necessity, to its success, to its present adversities—is largely accurate.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
And there's also, of course, the ability to overcome the adversities life throws our way, which is often where the legend's stuff lies.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
These social adversities could range from violence in the community to insecure housing.
—Malaika Jabali, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Olivia, 12, faces family eviction, depression and finds a new community to rebuild her life and overcome adversities.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
This year, proceeds from the concert will benefit the veterans assistance programs Operation Stand Down Tennessee and Building Lives, as well as My Fathers House Nashville, which provides shelter, life skills and education to fathers who have faced homelessness, incarceration and other adversities.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2025
And in character, in Jensen’s view, it can only be gained and actually earned as a result of overcoming problems, setbacks, adversities, and refusing to quit.
—Eric Markowitz, Big Think, 16 Jan. 2025
Colton, who turns 22 on Saturday, has faced his own adversities the last few years.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But his rendition of the history of the Axis of Resistance—from its birth out of necessity, to its success, to its present adversities—is largely accurate.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
And there's also, of course, the ability to overcome the adversities life throws our way, which is often where the legend's stuff lies.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
These social adversities could range from violence in the community to insecure housing.
—Malaika Jabali, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Olivia, 12, faces family eviction, depression and finds a new community to rebuild her life and overcome adversities.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
This year, proceeds from the concert will benefit the veterans assistance programs Operation Stand Down Tennessee and Building Lives, as well as My Fathers House Nashville, which provides shelter, life skills and education to fathers who have faced homelessness, incarceration and other adversities.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2025
And in character, in Jensen’s view, it can only be gained and actually earned as a result of overcoming problems, setbacks, adversities, and refusing to quit.
—Eric Markowitz, Big Think, 16 Jan. 2025
Colton, who turns 22 on Saturday, has faced his own adversities the last few years.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adversities
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Amid the Mets' misfortunes, Michael Kay, a radio host and play-by-play announcer for the New York Yankees, decided to weigh in.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Unimaginable misfortunes have the Ravens in this precarious situation, and certainly could continue.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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What began as frustration with daily hardships quickly grew into demands for political change and systemic reform.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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But Russia’s strategic position, China’s global priorities and Venezuela’s hardships all make that unlikely right now.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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In response to recurring tragedies, the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act was signed into law in 2022.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The classical tragedies were drawn from Greek mythology and legend, right?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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The report noted girls in several countries cited difficulties around contraception access and agency in their decision-making around this.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Autism symptoms in adults often include social communication difficulties, restricted and repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities.—
Laura Dorwart,
Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Adversities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adversities. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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