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Hardship

HAH-rdshihp

/ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/

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hardship

Dictionary meaning

Something hard to endure.

Examples

  • I cannot think it a hardship that more indulgence is allowed to men than to women- James Boswell.

Synonyms: asperity

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