B2nounformalpsychologyemotions
US/ədˈvɜːr.sə.ti/
UK/ədˈvɜː.sə.ti/
a difficult or unlucky situation, or a time of great trouble
In context
She showed great courage in the face of adversity.
Many successful people have overcome adversity in their early lives.
Friendship is often tested in times of adversity.
Words that go with adversity
verb + noun
- overcome adversityHe overcame adversity to become a doctor.
- face adversityChildren learn resilience when they face adversity.
noun + preposition
- in the face of adversityThey stayed calm in the face of adversity.
- times of adversityTimes of adversity bring out the best in people.
adjective + noun
- great adversityThe team succeeded despite great adversity.
verb + preposition
- triumph over adversityHer story is one of triumph over adversity.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
in front of adversityCorrect: in the face of adversity