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hardship

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/ · UK /ˈhɑːdʃɪp/

Forms: hardships

hardship means: A situation in which life is difficult, especially because of a lack of money or basic needs.

noun

HARD TIMESB2

A situation in which life is difficult, especially because of a lack of money or basic needs.

  • The family faced great hardship.
  • Many people suffered financial hardship during the war.
  • Years of hardship had made her determined to help others.

Similar words: difficulty, suffering, privation

Common phrases: financial hardship, endure hardship

DIFFICULT BURDENC1

Something that creates a serious difficulty or burden for someone.

  • The extra cost is a hardship.
  • Long journeys became a hardship for her.
  • Would paying this fee cause you a hardship?

Similar words: burden, difficulty

Common phrases: a real hardship, impose a hardship

Questions about hardship

What does hardship mean?

A situation in which life is difficult, especially because of a lack of money or basic needs.

What is hardship in other languages?

Türkçe: sıkıntı · Español: penuria · Français: difficultés · Deutsch: Not · Italiano: difficoltà · 日本語: 苦難

How do you pronounce hardship?

In American English /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/; in British English /ˈhɑːdʃɪp/.

How do you use hardship in a sentence?

The family faced great hardship. Many people suffered financial hardship during the war.

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