hardship
noun
hard·ship
ˈhärd-ˌship 
Examples of hardship in a Sentence
He had suffered through considerable hardship.
The city has been experiencing a period of financial hardship.
They had to endure the hardships of life on the frontier.
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This work is also a tribute to the rich and inspiring story of the Black church in America—a story laden with hope and hardship.
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july 31, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
Thrift stores offer affordable options for consumers, especially during economic hardship, and contribute to community support through donations and job creation.
—Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
With a population of over 32 million—more than half under the age of 18—Madagascar also faces severe economic hardship.
—Liam Freeman, Vogue, 29 July 2025
Raised with humble means in the fields of Hobbs, New Mexico, by his immigrant mother, Heredia forged values in hardship rather than academia.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 29 July 2025
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Audiofile Magazine
july 31, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
Thrift stores offer affordable options for consumers, especially during economic hardship, and contribute to community support through donations and job creation.
—Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
With a population of over 32 million—more than half under the age of 18—Madagascar also faces severe economic hardship.
—Liam Freeman, Vogue, 29 July 2025
Raised with humble means in the fields of Hobbs, New Mexico, by his immigrant mother, Heredia forged values in hardship rather than academia.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for hardship
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“Hardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardship. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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hardship
noun
hard·ship
ˈhärd-ˌship
2
: something that causes pain or loss
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