hardship
Translation
hardship, difficulty, suffering, privation
Examples
The family faced many hardships after the war.
The family faced many hardships after the war.
Economic hardship is a major problem in the region.
Economic hardship is a major problem in the region.
Grammar Patterns
to face hardship(s) to experience difficulties They faced great hardship during the winter.
economic/financial hardship difficulties related to money Many people are experiencing financial hardship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: adversity, suffering, difficulty; Antonyms: ease, comfort, prosperity
Etymology
From 'hard' plus the suffix '-ship', which denotes a condition or state, as in 'friendship'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'hard ship' to sail on, representing a difficult journey or a difficult state of life.