adversity

adversity [noun]: misfortune, calamity, or distress.

Example: A saint is someone who can smile even amidst the greatest adversity.

Synonyms: bad luck, calamity, catastrophe, clutch, contretemps, difficulty, disaster, distress, hard times, hardship

Antonyms: aid, encouragement, favor, fortune, good luck, help, prosperity

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Category: Vocabulary words

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