hardship
/ˈhɑrdʃɪp/
noun
- A difficult or painful situation, such as poverty, illness, or lack of basic needs.
- The family faced great hardship after losing their home in the flood.
- Many immigrants endured years of hardship to build a new life.
- The drought caused severe hardship for farmers across the region.
- Something that causes suffering or difficulty; a burden or trial.
- Climbing the mountain was a hardship, but the view made it worth it.
- The new regulations created an unnecessary hardship for small businesses.
- He considered the long commute a minor hardship compared to losing his job.