hardship
Translation
hardship, difficulty, privation
Examples
They faced many hardships during the war.
They faced many hardships during the war.
Economic hardship is a reality for many families.
Economic hardship is a reality for many families.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) hardship a difficult or unpleasant situation They faced many hardships during the war.
Similar Words
Synonyms: difficulty, adversity, privation; Antonyms: ease, comfort
Etymology
From 'hard' + '-ship', a suffix denoting a state or condition. Literally 'a hard state'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'ship' going through 'hard' seas to remember the meaning of a difficult situation.