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adversity

[ ad-vur-si-tee ]

noun

plural adversities
  1. adverse or unfavorable fortune or fate; a condition marked by misfortune, calamity, or distress:

    Friends will show their true colors in times of adversity.

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  2. an adverse or unfortunate event or circumstance:

    You will meet many adversities in life.



adversity

/ əˈɜːɪɪ /

noun

  1. distress; affliction; hardship
  2. an unfortunate event or incident
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of adversity1

First recorded in 1200–50; Middle English adversite, from Anglo-French, from Latin “opposition”; equivalent to adverse + -ity
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On Thursday, the singer’s former publicist Ben Laurro told People, “Lulu Roman was unsung. She endured much adversity in her life that helped her become a joy to others.”

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"I hit a bit of adversity, came through it, just about, and am ready to go into the biggest fight of my career," Benn tells BBC Sport.

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I'm going with Arsenal as Mikel Arteta's side have faced a lot of adversity this season and have found their stride in the Champions League.

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"A lot of people counted me out but to come back and beat a guy like Diego Lopes. For everyone watching, adversity is a privilege. This moment is incredible."

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But adversity, she said, often paves the way for art.

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