as in difficulty
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
working two jobs was a hardship he was willing to endure to get out of debt
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Recent Examples of hardship
According to Alvarez, Nina’s brother, whose dream was to become a swimmer is also feeling the strain of the family’s hardships.
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Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Depending on your circumstances, potential solutions could include debt settlement, hardship programs, payment arrangements or other forms of debt relief.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Owner David Garcia, who also runs La Camaronera, cited personal hardships, rising costs and labor shortages as factors in the closure.
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Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
There are many other hardships for a legitimate owner.
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Donovan McCarty,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hardship
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Depending on your circumstances, potential solutions could include debt settlement, hardship programs, payment arrangements or other forms of debt relief.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Owner David Garcia, who also runs La Camaronera, cited personal hardships, rising costs and labor shortages as factors in the closure.
—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
There are many other hardships for a legitimate owner.
—
Donovan McCarty,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hardship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardship
difficulty
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Patients face access issues, opaque pricing, surprise bills, fragmented records, and difficulty navigating payer networks, while providers are frustrated by the high administrative burden and challenges getting paid for quality care.
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Although my bridge remained smoother, I was left with one side of my nose collapsed, a droopy tip, and even breathing difficulties—my nasal passages always felt kind of clogged.
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“Hardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardship. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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