hardship

noun
UK: /ˈhɑːd.ʃɪp/
US: /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

  1. A condition that causes difficulty or suffering.

    1. They faced hardship during the long winter months.
    2. The economic hardship caused by the pandemic was felt globally.

  2. Something that causes pain, suffering, or loss.

    1. Losing his job was a real hardship for him.
    2. The unexpected medical bills created a significant financial hardship.

Synonyms

difficulty suffering adversity tribulation affliction misfortune

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hardship" in English means: A condition that causes difficulty or suffering., Something that causes pain, suffering, or loss..

The phonetic transcription of "hardship" is /ˈhɑːd.ʃɪp/ in British English and /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hardship": difficulty, suffering, adversity, tribulation, affliction, misfortune.

Example usage of "hardship": "They faced hardship during the long winter months.". More examples on the page.