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

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

Bezos and Sánchez Bezos received backlash for the event’s lavishness during global hardships. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

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