Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Hardship.
Hardship - as a noun
A state of misfortune or affliction
Example: "Debt-ridden farmers struggling with adversity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adversity16hard knocksHypernyms (Closely Related)
bad luckill luckmisfortune15tough luckHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something hard to endure
Example: "The asperity of northern winters"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asperity13grimness11rigor6rigorousness13rigour7rigourousnesssevereness13severity14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficulty22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something that causes or entails suffering
Example: "I cannot think it a hardship that more indulgence is allowed to men than to women"
Hardship - as a verb
To treat (a person) badly; to subject to hardships.
Example Sentences
"Financial hardship can cause a lot of stress."
"Growing up in poverty often means enduring many hardships."
"Losing her job was a great hardship for her and her family."
"The refugees faced numerous hardships throughout their journey."
"Relocating to a new country can present many hardships."
Word Game Points
Is HARDSHIP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hardship is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HARDSHIP has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is HARDSHIP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hardship is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHARDSHIP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is HARDSHIP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hardship is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHARDSHIP has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
