Adversity Synonyms

52 adversity synonyms include misfortune, ill luck, bad luck, trouble, difficulty, hardship, distress, disaster, misadventure, and suffering. Adversity is a noun, and its antonyms are good times, prosperity, and fortune. Here are some additional synonyms for "adversity" with example sentences.

Another word for Adversity

52 other ways to say adversity.

  • wretchedness  
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  • woe  
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  • vicissitude  
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  • upset  
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  • trouble
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  • tribulation  
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  • trials and tribulations  
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  • trial  
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  • travails  
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  • trauma
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  • tragedy  
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  • torture  
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  • torment  
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  • suffering
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  • stroke of ill luck  
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  • stroke of bad luck  
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  • stress
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  • sorrow  
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  • shock  
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  • setback  
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  • reverse
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  • reversal of fortune  
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  • reversal  
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  • pain
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  • mishap  
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  • misfortune  
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  • misery  
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  • misadventure  
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  • issue  
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  • ill luck  
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  • hell on earth  
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  • hell  
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  • heartbreak  
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  • heartache  
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  • hassle  
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  • hard times  
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  • hardship
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  • dolour  
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  • distress
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  • disaster
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  • dire straits  
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  • difficulty
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  • cross  
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  • crisis
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  • catastrophe
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  • calamity  
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  • burden
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  • buffet  
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  • blow  
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  • bad luck  
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  • affliction  
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  • accident
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Use adversity in a Sentence

adversity tests strength and resilience.

His spirit was unbreakable during adversity.

She was incredibly brave during adversity.

They found hope amidst the adversity.