adversity
2 synonyms and 4 antonyms for adversity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Difficult or unfortunate circumstances; hardship.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
hard knocks
Antonyms
How to use adversity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
face adversity
overcome adversity
in the face of adversity
Etymology
From Old French adversité, from Latin adversitās, based on adversus, "turned against."
Full origin of adversity →Frequently asked questions
What does “adversity” mean?
The word “adversity” means difficult or unfortunate circumstances; hardship. In plain terms, hardship or tough circumstances that test someone.
How do you pronounce “adversity”?
“Adversity” is pronounced ad-VUR-sih-tee (/ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “adversity” in a sentence?
Here is “adversity” used in a sentence: “She showed real strength in the face of adversity.”
What part of speech is “adversity”?
“Adversity” is a noun.
Where does the word “adversity” come from?
The word “adversity” comes from Latin. From Old French adversité, from Latin adversitās, based on adversus, "turned against.".
Is “adversity” a common word?
“Adversity” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
Related words
adverse
adversely
