Synonyms of hardship

hardship

noun

ˈhärd-ˌship 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• difficulty
• obstacle
• adversity
• hurdle
• hardness
• trial
• rigor
• inconvenience
• discomfort
• asperity
• misfortune
• nuisance
• tribulation
• tragedy
• embarrassment
• interference
• hindrance
• obstruction
• impediment
• affliction
• mishap
• let
• handicap
• deterrent
• encumbrance
• inhibition
• rub
• hitch
• snag
• stop
• knock
• chain
• shackle
• catch
• crimp
• hump
• clog
• pons asinorum
• trammel
• block
• bar
• check
• manacle
• fetter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opportunity
• advantage
• break

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hardship

Voluntary surrender, conversely, allows direct reporting, saving taxpayer money and avoiding undue hardship for defendants and their families. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Consider the total cost of the loan, repayment terms, hardship assistance, cosigner release options and any discounts for enrolling in autopay. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

This unlikely combination of bad timing and documentary instinct produced an enduring symbol of resilience in the face of hardship. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026

Deferment and forbearance options are available for eligible borrowers experiencing unemployment or other financial hardship. — Cnbc Select, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026