Synonyms of the word 
ADVERSITY → HARDSHIP - MISFORTUNE
adversity
- n. (uncountable) The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.
- n. (countable) An event that is adverse; calamity.
hardship
- n. Difficulty or trouble; hard times.
- v. (transitive) To treat (a person) badly; to subject to hardships.
misfortune
- n. (uncountable) bad luck.
- n. (countable) an undesirable event such as an accident.
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