B2 adjective Neutral

adversity

/ədˈvɜːrsəti/

Adversity refers to a state of serious or continued difficulty, misfortune, or hardship. It describes a situation or event that is difficult to deal with and requires strength or resilience to overcome.

Ejemplos

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1

She managed to maintain a positive attitude despite facing great personal adversity.

She managed to maintain a positive attitude despite facing great personal adversity.

2

The nation demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of economic adversity.

The nation demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of economic adversity.

3

Even after all that adversity he went through, he is still the kindest guy I know.

Even after all that adversity he went through, he is still the kindest guy I know.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
adversity
Adverbio
adversely
Adjetivo
adverse
Relacionado
adversary
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Adversity' as the 'University' of hard knocks—it is a difficult place where you learn valuable life lessons through struggle.

Quiz rápido

The young entrepreneur showed great spirit by refusing to give up in the face of ____.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: adversity

Ejemplos

1

She managed to maintain a positive attitude despite facing great personal adversity.

everyday

She managed to maintain a positive attitude despite facing great personal adversity.

2

The nation demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of economic adversity.

formal

The nation demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of economic adversity.

3

Even after all that adversity he went through, he is still the kindest guy I know.

informal

Even after all that adversity he went through, he is still the kindest guy I know.

4

Psychologists study the various ways in which individuals respond to childhood adversity.

academic

Psychologists study the various ways in which individuals respond to childhood adversity.

5

Our firm has a history of turning adversity into a competitive advantage.

business

Our firm has a history of turning adversity into a competitive advantage.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
adversity
Adverbio
adversely
Adjetivo
adverse
Relacionado
adversary

Colocaciones comunes

face adversity face adversity
overcome adversity overcome adversity
economic adversity economic adversity
personal adversity personal adversity
triumph over adversity triumph over adversity

Frases Comunes

in the face of adversity

in the face of adversity

triumph over adversity

triumph over adversity

adversity builds character

adversity builds character

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adversity vs adversary

An adversary is an opponent or enemy (a person), while adversity is a difficult situation or hardship (a state).

adversity vs adverse

Adverse is the adjective form meaning harmful or unfavorable, whereas adversity is the noun.

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Notas de uso

Adversity is often used in inspirational contexts to discuss how people grow or succeed despite having a hard life. While it can be plural (adversities), it is most frequently used as an uncountable noun to describe a general state of hardship.

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Errores comunes

Learners often mistakenly use 'adversity' to refer to a person they are competing against; the correct word for a person is 'adversary'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Adversity' as the 'University' of hard knocks—it is a difficult place where you learn valuable life lessons through struggle.

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Origen de la palabra

From Middle English 'adversite', derived from the Latin 'adversitas', meaning 'opposition' or 'misfortune'.

Patrones gramaticales

Usually uncountable Often used with the preposition 'in' Commonly follows verbs like 'face', 'overcome', or 'survive'
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, particularly in the U.S. and U.K., 'overcoming adversity' is a central theme in literature and motivational speaking, symbolizing personal strength.

Quiz rápido

The young entrepreneur showed great spirit by refusing to give up in the face of ____.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: adversity

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C1

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individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

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to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

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