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: April 16, 2025
\ad-VER-suh-tee\ noun
What It Means
Adversity refers to a difficult situation or condition, or to a state of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune.
// The soldiers were honored for acting with courage in the face of adversity.
// The team overcame many adversities on their way to summiting the mountain.
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