adversity — a difficult or unpleasant situation; misfortune
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a difficult or unpleasant situation; misfortune
Pronunciation (IPA): /ədˈvɜːrsəti/
Example Sentences
- My Wi-Fi going down during an online exam was true adversity - I had to use my neighbor's password 'password123'.
- The company grew stronger through adversity, like a muscle after a tough workout.
- His greatest adversity was choosing between pizza and chicken for dinner every night.
adversity
NOUN[/ədˈvɜːrsəti/]
a difficult or unpleasant situation; misfortune
A condition of serious difficulty or misfortune.
The hikers faced adversity before reaching the summit.
"Through adversity we find our gravity — it grounds us in reality."
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'adversitas', derived from 'adversus' meaning 'turned against' or 'opposite', which comes from 'advertere' (to turn toward/against). The word entered English through Old French in the 13th century.
Breakdown
ad- (to/toward) + versus (turned) + -ity (state/condition) = adversity (state of being turned against; misfortune)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My Wi-Fi going down during an online exam was true adversity - I had to use my neighbor's password 'password123'.”
“The company grew stronger through adversity, like a muscle after a tough workout.”
“His greatest adversity was choosing between pizza and chicken for dinner every night.”
“Many successful people credit their achievements to lessons learned during times of adversity.”
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