Synonyms of hardships

hardships

noun

plural of hardship

as in difficulties

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

• difficulties
• obstacles
• adversities
• rigors
• trials
• asperities
• hurdles
• inconveniences
• discomforts
• tribulations
• misfortunes
• tragedies
• nuisances
• afflictions
• impediments
• mishaps
• hindrances
• obstructions
• embarrassments
• handicaps
• interferences
• snags
• encumbrances
• shackles
• lets
• inhibitions
• hitches
• trammels
• deterrents
• manacles
• clogs
• rubs
• chains
• knocks
• crimps
• fetters
• stops
• humps
• catches
• blocks
• pons asinorums
• checks
• bars

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opportunities
• advantages
• breaks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hardships

Through hardships, culture clashes and humorous moments lost in translation, Ivan will, over the course of the series, take on the Herculean task of building a business and rebuilding a life. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

The show also depicts its hardships with disarming frankness, even verging on despondency. — Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

An Arizona doughnut shop was saved by its community after the owner revealed hardships that would have otherwise ended the business, according to FOX 10 Phoenix. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Katie Couric, who hosted the program from 1991-2006, also faced personal hardships during her long tenure. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

However, our findings demonstrate the risks faced by populations that are experiencing multiple, compounded hardships. — Carina Heckert, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

While private enterprise has slowly opened in recent years, many sales on the country's informal market have long existed in a gray area — not technically legal but widely used by Cubans struggling to survive the day-to-day hardships. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

Those hardships forged a resourcefulness that no supply-chain optimization can manufacture on its own. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Over the next few years, Belfort experienced hardships in his career and finances, before pursuing a new venture. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026