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adversities

Meanings
  • noun

    A state or instance of hardship or misfortune; calamity.

    - "The farmer faced many adversities during the drought."
    - "Despite the adversities, the family remained hopeful."
  • noun

    Plural form of adversity.

    - "The adversities they faced tested their resolve."
    - "The adversities of modern life can be overwhelming."
Synonyms

nakba
Rhymes
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adversaries , adversely , adversity , opposites
Variants
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adversities , adversity
Etymology
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From the Latin word adversitas, meaning 'opposition' or 'reverse'.

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  1. The word 'adversities' comes from the Latin word adversitas, which means 'opposition' or 'reverse'.

  2. The plural form of adversity is adversities.

  3. Adversities are a common theme in literature, art, and music, and are often used to explore themes of resilience, perseverance, and the human spirit.

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  1. Hardship: A state of suffering, especially as caused by difficulty or adversity.

  2. Calamity: A disastrous event, causing great and often sudden damage or distress.

Quotes
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  1. After two years of research, I discovered that everyone has a crisis personality survivor IQ—that they marshal in a moment of "adversity": a mindset and ways of thinking about a situation.

    - Ben Sherwood,{it}Newsweek{/it},2 Feb. 2009

  2. High school, college and even NFL teams have been getting a quick morale boost by going to see {it}Remember the Titans{/it}, the schmaltzy but uplifting story about (what else?) a football squad overcoming "adversity".

    - {it}Sports Illustrated{/it},6 Nov. 2000

  3. Perhaps because their brains are wired differently, dyslexics are often skilled problem solvers, coming at solutions from novel or surprising angles and making conceptual leaps.  … It may also be that their early struggle with reading better prepares them for dealing with "adversity" in a volatile, fast-changing world.

    - Christine Gorman,{it}Time{/it},28 July 2003

  4. The narrative plot is clearly defined, and it is classically familiar: Huck (without Jim) and Tom Sawyer light out for unknown territory to discover their manhood by successfully confronting the harsh "adversities" of life.

    - John W. Aldridge,{it}Atlantic{/it},August 1994
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Adversities are a common theme in literature, art, and music, often used to explore themes of resilience, perseverance, and the human spirit. In literature, adversities are often portrayed as challenges that characters must overcome to grow and develop. In art, adversities can be depicted as physical hardships or as metaphorical struggles. In music, adversities can be expressed through lyrics that explore themes of pain, suffering, and overcoming obstacles.

How to Memorize "adversities"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person going through a difficult time, such as a natural disaster, a serious illness, or a financial crisis.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'adversities' with words like 'hardship', 'challenge', 'obstacle', and 'calamity'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym A-D-V-E-R-S-I-T-I-E-S to remember the definition: Adversities are Difficult, Vice versa, Experiences that Inspire, Strength, and Triumph.

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