Definition of Adversity

1. Noun. A state of misfortune or affliction. "A life of hardship"

Exact synonyms: Hard Knocks, Hardship
Specialized synonyms: Ill-being, Catastrophe, Disaster, Extremity, Distress, Affliction, Victimization, Low-water Mark, Nadir
Generic synonyms: Bad Luck, Ill Luck, Misfortune, Tough Luck
Derivative terms: Adverse

2. Noun. A stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event. "A period marked by adversities"
Generic synonyms: Bad Luck, Misfortune
Derivative terms: Adverse

Definition of Adversity

1. n. Opposition; contrariety.

Definition of Adversity

1. Noun. The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity. ¹

2. Noun. An event that is adverse; calamity. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Adversity

1. [n -TIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Adversity

adverse reaction
adverse selection
adverse witness
adverse witnesses
adversely
adversely possess
adversely possesses
adverseness
adversenesses
adverser
adversest
adversifoliate
adversifolious
adversion
adversities
adversity (current term)
adversive movement
advertainment
advertainments
advertecture
adverted
advertence
advertences
advertencies
advertency
advertent
advertently
advertese

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