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The definition of adversity refers to hardships, challenges or misfortune.

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An example of adversity is poverty.

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noun

a state of wretchedness or misfortune; poverty and trouble
pl. adversities an instance of misfortune; calamity

Origin: ME < OFr adversité, aversite < L adversitas < adversus, adverse

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noun pl. ad·ver·si·ties

A state of hardship or affliction; misfortune.
A calamitous event.

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