adversity

ad·ver·sity [adversity adversities] [ədˈvɜːsəti] [ədˈvɜːrsəti] noun uncountable, countable (pl. ad·ver·sities)(formal)
a difficult or unpleasant situation
• courage in the face of adversity
• He overcame many personal adversities.
Word Origin:
Middle English: from Old French adversite, from Latin adversitas, from advertere ‘turn towards’ from ad- ‘to’ + vertere ‘to turn’.
Example Bank:
• courage in the face of adversity

• patience in adversity

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

adversity / ədˈvɜː.sə.ti / / -ˈvɝː.sə.t̬i / noun [ U or C ]

a difficult or unlucky situation or event:

She was always cheerful in adversity.

The road to happiness is paved with adversities.

Collins Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

adversity

[ædvɜ͟ː(r)sɪti]
adversities
N-VAR: oft in/of N
Adversity is a very difficult or unfavourable situation.
He showed courage in adversity.
Syn:
misfortune