adversity
gb/ædvˈɚsɪti/ us/ædvˈɚsɪti/
B2
Engleză
~ 9800
megpróbáltatás, viszontagság
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
viszontagság
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
in the face of [adversity]
She showed remarkable courage in the face of adversity.
Figyelemre méltó bátorságot mutatott a megpróbáltatások közepette.
Adversity often reveals a person's true character.
A megpróbáltatások gyakran megmutatják az ember valódi jellemét.
The company survived years of financial adversity before finally becoming profitable.
Growing up in adversity taught him to be resourceful and independent.
After the flood, the community pulled together to overcome the adversity they all faced.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He faced great adversity after his business failed.
Nagy megpróbáltatásokkal kellett szembenéznie, miután csődbe ment a vállalkozása.
The team stayed strong in times of adversity.
A csapat a megpróbáltatások idején is erős maradt.
Adversity can help people grow and learn.
She did not give up, even in adversity.
Many families live with daily adversity, such as money problems or illness.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse "adversity" with "adversary". "Adversity" is a difficult situation, while an "adversary" is a person or group you are fighting against. For example, "He faced great adversity" (correct) vs. "He is my adversity" (incorrect; should be "He is my adversary"). Another mistake is using it only for small problems; "adversity" usually refers to more serious or long-term difficulties.
Sens
serious difficulty or misfortune
Colocații
face adversity
|overcome adversity
|in the face of adversity
|triumph over adversity
|deal with adversity
|adversity strikes
Sinonime
hardship (Often suggests long-lasting difficulty or suffering, especially with money or living conditions.)
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misfortune (Focuses more on bad luck or unfortunate events rather than the ongoing difficult state.)
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difficulty (More general and usually less serious; adversity is stronger and more formal.)
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trial (Often used in a more emotional or moral sense, especially in the phrase "trials and tribulations.")
Antonime
prosperity (Opposite in terms of financial and life conditions: comfort and success instead of hardship.)
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good fortune (Opposite in terms of luck: positive, lucky events instead of bad luck and problems.)
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ease (Opposite in terms of effort: life without serious difficulty or struggle.)
Teme
life
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definiție
A difficult or unlucky situation in your life that causes serious problems.
A state or condition of serious difficulty, hardship, or misfortune, especially one that lasts for some time.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
adversity
IPA
GB/ædvˈɚsɪti/
US/ædvˈɚsɪti/
Silabe și accent
ad - versity (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (versity)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: adversity
- Plural: adversities, adversity
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
adversities
noun
Related words
adversary
noun C1
adversarial
adjective C1
Expresii
adversity builds character
1/ædvˈɚsɪti bˈɪldz kˈɛɹɪktɚ/
fixed phrase
hardship develops a person's character
The idea that hard times help people become stronger and better.
Exemple
- Some parents believe that adversity builds character.
- He likes to say that adversity builds character whenever things go wrong.
- Many coaches tell their teams that adversity builds character.
in the face of adversity
1/ˈɪn ðə fˈeɪs əv ædvˈɚsɪti/
idiom
continue or stand firm despite adversity
To keep going and not give up when life is very difficult.
Exemple
- She stayed positive in the face of adversity.
- The villagers worked together in the face of adversity after the storm.
- Good leaders remain calm in the face of adversity.
in times of adversity
1/ˈɪn tˈaɪmz əv ædvˈɚsɪti/
fixed phrase
during difficult periods
When life is very hard or when many bad things are happening.
Exemple
- True friends stay with you in times of adversity.
- In times of adversity, people often turn to family for support.
- Leaders are tested most in times of adversity.
learn from adversity
1/lˈɚn fɹˈʌm ædvˈɚsɪti/
fixed phrase
gain wisdom from hardship
To understand important lessons because you had very hard experiences.
Exemple
- She tried to learn from adversity instead of feeling angry.
- We can learn from adversity and avoid the same mistakes next time.
- Good managers help their teams learn from adversity.
overcome adversity
1/ˈoʊvɚkˌʌm ædvˈɚsɪti/
fixed phrase
succeed after serious difficulty
To deal with very hard problems and finally win or succeed.
Exemple
- He overcame adversity to become a successful lawyer.
- The film tells the story of a woman who overcomes adversity through hard work.
- Many athletes talk about overcoming adversity on their way to the top.
strength in adversity
1/stɹˈɛŋθ ˈɪn ædvˈɚsɪti/
fixed phrase
inner strength during hardship
The quality of staying strong and brave when life is very difficult.
Exemple
- Her strength in adversity inspired everyone around her.
- The book highlights the community's strength in adversity.
- They showed great strength in adversity after losing their home.
triumph over adversity
1/tɹˈaɪəmf ˈoʊvɚ ædvˈɚsɪti/
fixed phrase
great victory despite hardship
To have a big and clear success after very hard times.
Exemple
- Her life is a powerful story of triumph over adversity.
- The documentary shows the team's triumph over adversity after years of loss.
- Critics called the performance a triumph over adversity for the injured dancer.