asperities

noun

plural of asperity
as in hardships
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal as a physically challenged person, he has encountered more than his share of asperities on the road to success

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  1. hardships
  2. difficulties
Noun
  • The publication has also written repeatedly about the hardships faced by sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Part of the issue is that as the economic hardships continue, more people are adding to their debt loads by turning to expensive, short-term borrowing options, like credit cards, to fill in the gaps.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hardships
Noun
  • The younger Bolsonaro's campaign has faced headwinds since its start, with moderate political parties keeping their distance, a public rift with his stepmother and difficulties in finding a running mate.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond scheduling difficulties for parents, clinics and doctors’ offices, no company even makes separate immunizations for measles, mumps and rubella, Pan said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of difficulties
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