noun
- severe suffering or privation; difficult or unpleasant conditions that cause pain or distress
Usage: plural form of hardship
Examples
- The family endured many hardships during the economic recession.
- Pioneers faced numerous hardships while traveling west.
- Despite the hardships of war, the community remained strong.
- She overcame childhood hardships to become a successful doctor.
- The refugees shared stories of their hardships in the camp.
- Financial hardships forced them to sell their home.
- The expedition encountered unexpected hardships in the mountains.