adversity
Etymology

From Old French adversité, from Latin adversitātem, the accusative singular of adversitās, from adversus, the perfect passive participle of advertō ("I turn toward").

Pronunciation
  • (America) IPA: /ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/
  • (RP) IPA: /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/
Noun

adversity (uncountable)

  1. (uncountable) The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.
  2. (countable) An event that is adverse; calamity.
Synonyms Antonyms
  • (antonym(s) of “adverse event”): fortuity
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