adversity — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

adversity (/ədˈvɜː.sə.ti/)

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🔊 /ədˈvɜː.sə.ti/

Meaning

Meaning: hardship or misfortune

Adversity is a state of serious or continued difficulty and misfortune. Speakers explore how people grow through adversity.

Examples

🗣 She showed great strength in the face of adversity.

Etymology

From Latin ‘adversitas’, from ‘adversus’, meaning turned against.

How & Where It’s Used

A common backdrop in talks on resilience and triumph.

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Tags: hardship, resilience

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