adversity
noun
adverse or unfavorable fortune or fate; a condition marked by misfortune, calamity, or distress.
adversities
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pluralof adversity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"We wish Feliks to get stronger as soon as possible, survive all the adversities, conquer his territory and leave descendants," said Milan Ružić, executive director of the BPSSS.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
“No matter all the adversities we face, the thing about my dad is that he’s always stayed true to himself and who he is,” says Joel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
Information about the genetic predisposition for muscle strength could be used alongside traditional risk assessment in identifying individuals who are at particularly high risk of common diseases and health adversities.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 12, 2024
“This is a story of 45 individuals providing a window through which we can observe how they endured major adversities and built a society where compassion and mercy prevailed.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
After the movie, we listened to a panel of successful people who had overcome adversities.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
