hardship

US /ˈhɑrdˌʃɪp/

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UK /ˈhɑ:dʃɪp/

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noun

  • When life is not easy, e.g. through being poor

Examples

a close community which makes these hardships easier to bear Students may suffer severe financial hardship as a result of the government's decision. They have already survived considerable hardship.

In times of economic hardship, firms cut back on training.