adversity
The state of adverse conditionsThe state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.
» Despite adversity, the architect achieved worldwide fame.
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2 senses(uncountable, usually)The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.
Widrigkeit, Ungemach, Widrigkeit
беда́bedá, несча́стьеnesčástʹje, бе́дствиеbédstvije
бідаbida, лихоlyxo, нещастяneščastja
a state of misfortune or affliction
(countable, usually)An event that is adverse; calamity.
Examples
54 sentencesDespite adversity, the architect achieved worldwide fame.
We've had a lot of adversity.
Adversity and loss make a man wise.
Tom's courage in dealing with adversity is an inspiration to those around him.
deToms Mut im Umgang mit Widrigkeiten ist eine Inspiration für die um ihn herum. — Esperantostern
Adversity makes strange bedfellows.
Translations
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Origin
From Old French adversité, from Latin adversitātem, the accusative singular of adversitās,From Old French adversité, from Latin adversitātem, the accusative singular of adversitās, from adversus, the perfect passive participle of advertō (“to turn toward”).
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Forms
plural: adversities| Singular | adversity |
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Synonyms
20 synonyms- a state of misfortune or affliction:hardshiphard knocks
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable