ordeal

noun
UK: /ɔːˈdiːəl/
US: /ɔːrˈdiːəl/

  1. A very difficult or painful experience.

    1. The trip was an ordeal.
    2. Waiting for the test results was a terrible ordeal for the whole family.

  2. A severe test of character or endurance.

    1. The climb was a true ordeal.
    2. The long and complex legal battle proved to be a significant ordeal for both sides involved.

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The word "ordeal" in English means: A very difficult or painful experience., A severe test of character or endurance..

The phonetic transcription of "ordeal" is /ɔːˈdiːəl/ in British English and /ɔːrˈdiːəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "ordeal": "The trip was an ordeal.". More examples on the page.