Synonyms for
Hardship
Definition
something that is difficult to endure; a condition of suffering or privation
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- financial hardship
- economic hardship
- personal hardship
- face hardship
- overcome hardship
- endure hardship
- alleviate hardship
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Usage note
Hardship refers to severe suffering or difficulty. It is often used in contexts of poverty, war, or natural disaster, implying a significant struggle for survival or well-being.
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Example sentences
- The loss of her job caused a great hardship for the family.
- Many people faced hardships during the Great Depression.
- Moving to a new country can be a hardship for some people.
- The soldiers endured many hardships during their time on the battlefield.
- The family overcame their financial hardship by working hard and saving money.
Quotes
'Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny.' - C.S. Lewis
'The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.' - Thomas Paine
'Out of difficulties grow miracles.' - Jean de la Bruyere