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adversity Synonyms

Another word for adversity

Choosing another word for adversity depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A state or condition of serious and continued difficulty, misfortune, or hardship.

Usage Example

"She demonstrated remarkable resilience and grace in the face of hardship."

Strongest
hardship
misfortune
tribulation
Strong
affliction
distress
suffering
trouble
woe

• noun (Context 2)

An unfavorable event, setback, or afflictive circumstance (often used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The pioneers endured numerous adversities during their long journey across the continent."

Strongest
setback
Strong
calamity
trial
ordeal
mishap
disaster
catastrophe

Opposites of adversity

The opposite of adversity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

prosperity
fortune
boon
blessing
success
windfall
ease
triumph
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• Nearby Words

adversary
adverse
adversely
adversity
advert
advertise
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Adversity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/adversity
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