hardship
noun
hard·ship
ˈhärd-ˌship 
Examples of hardship in a Sentence
He had suffered through considerable hardship.
The city has been experiencing a period of financial hardship.
They had to endure the hardships of life on the frontier.
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Amy Morin, Parents, 3 July 2024
The National Front’s warnings of French decline resonated with those who experienced economic hardship and a sense of betrayal after Algeria gained independence in 1962.
—Rick Noack, Washington Post, 29 June 2024
Despite the hardship, despite the addiction, her boys remember their mother as someone with an infinite capacity for love.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
Be upfront about your personal circumstances—whether that be a job loss, or medical hardship.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 28 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for hardship
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“Hardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardship. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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hardship
noun
hard·ship
ˈhärd-ˌship
2
: something that causes pain or loss
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