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

Pezeshkian and Ghalibaf have highlighted the economic hardships facing ordinary people. — Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026

Sports authorities acknowledged that, due to the country’s economic hardships, the current season of the 16-team series will be split into two zones, East and West, to reduce travel and fuel use amid the energy crisis. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

The store informed the community about its financial hardships on social media. — Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

Together the Bakkers spoke of the souls saved and the hardships overcome by those who put their lives in the hands of the Lord. — Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

On Zimbabwean social media, some people openly celebrated his death, citing his wealth and political connections as reasons for their anger over the country's economic hardships and claims surrounding his business dealings. — Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

As the lead actor in a YA drama, the 22-year-old felt the responsibility to try and accurately depict teenage hardships and resilience. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

As literature scholar and archivist Jolie Braun writes, drawing on three memoirs from this era, women in that line of work had some distinct advantages but also faced serious hardships, both physical and social. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2026

Witherspoon has been open about the hardships of being a young mom. — Lauren Dana Ellman, InStyle, 16 Sep. 2026