adversity
pronunciation
How to pronounce adversity in British English:
UK [ədˈvɜːsəti]
How to pronounce adversity in American English:
US [ədˈvɜːrsəti]
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- Noun:
- a state of misfortune or affliction
- a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event
Word Origin
- adversity (n.)
- c. 1200, aduersite "misfortune, hardship, difficulty," from Old French aversité "adversity, calamity, misfortune; hostility, wickedness, malice" (Modern French adversité), from Latin adversitatem (nominative adversitas) "opposition," from adversus (see adverse).
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Example
- 1. It can also increase their resiliency to subsequent adversity .
- 2. Among her rules for living : adversity is everywhere .
- 3. Now , obviously this is a team that knows something about adversity .
- 4. A good friend will not desert one in time of adversity .
- 5. Other research revealed that people with chronic back pain were more mobile if they had experienced some serious adversity .