Word
adversity
Phoneticsad·ver·si·ty, stress on the second syllable
US/ædˈvɝsɪˌti/
UK/ædvˈəsɪti/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a difficult situation or a period of bad luck that you have to overcome.
n. a state of continued misfortune or difficult circumstances. Often used uncountably to describe a general condition of hardship.
Examples
“She showed great strength in the face of adversity.”
“The company survived the economic downturn despite significant financial adversity.”
“His early years were marked by severe adversity, including poverty and illness, yet he never lost his sense of hope.”
Examples
simple
“She showed great strength in the face of adversity.”
contextual
“The company survived the economic downturn despite significant financial adversity.”
complex
“His early years were marked by severe adversity, including poverty and illness, yet he never lost his sense of hope.”
Real-World Examples
“Show Dean Brennan praised Barnet ’s response to adversity after they fought back from 2-1 down to maintain their unbeaten start with a 2-2 draw against Cheltenham .” “Even in their moments of greatest adversity, Mir and Shukria always kept a twinkle in their eyes.” Synonyms
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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