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

There were hardships and traumas, periods of institutionalization. — Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Miley told People at the time that music is how the two have always stayed bonded, even amid family hardships. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

The shortages are adding to the hardships of those living in temporary shelters after having lost homes and belongings. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

The marine park closed to the public in 2024 amid financial hardships and concerns about animal welfare. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Miley was inspired to launch her organization in part after the passing of transgender teen Leelah Alcorn, whose death was a big wake-up call for those who were unaware or unfamiliar with the hardships transgender youth experience daily. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

From the late 1990s on, Parton recognized that her hitmaking days were behind her, and frequently returned to songs and sounds associated with the pleasures and hardships of her mountain youth. — Jewly Hight, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

William and Kate faced a series of tragedies and hardships while living there, including Queen Elizabeth’s death and Kate’s cancer diagnosis. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026

The publication has also written repeatedly about the hardships faced by sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026