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adversity: Meaning and Definition of
ad•ver•si•ty
Pronunciation: (ad-vûr'si-tē), [key]
— pl. -ties
- adverse fortune or fate; a condition marked by misfortune, calamity, or distress: A friend will show his or her true colors in times of adversity.
- an adverse or unfortunate event or circumstance: You will meet many adversities in life.
See also:
- adversity (Thesaurus)
