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hardship

/ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
hard · ship ˈhɑːrd · ʃɪp
English Definition
n. severe suffering or privation
中文释义
艰难,困苦
Significado en Español
dificultad, adversidad
한국어 뜻
고난, 어려움
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khó khăn, gian khổ
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Example Sentence

The family endured many hardships during the war.

这个家庭在战争期间经历了许多苦难。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “hardship”:

  1. A prosperity
  2. B comfort
  3. C luxury
  4. D adversity
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D — adversity. “hardship” means n. severe suffering or privation

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The brave pioneers faced great ______ during the long, freezing winter.

  1. A comfort
  2. B hardship
  3. C ease
  4. D luxury
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B — hardship. “hardship” means n. severe suffering or privation

Common questions about “hardship”

What does “hardship” mean?

hardship — n. severe suffering or privation. In Chinese: 艰难,困苦.

How do you pronounce “hardship”?

hardship is pronounced /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/. It breaks into 2 syllables: hard · ship.

How do you use “hardship” in a sentence?

The family endured many hardships during the war. (这个家庭在战争期间经历了许多苦难。)

What are synonyms for “hardship”?

adversity, difficulty, struggle — all close in meaning to hardship (n. severe suffering or privation).

Is “hardship” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. hardship appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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