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hardship
noun
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Divide hardship into syllables:

hard · ship

How to pronounce hardship:

Definition of hardship:

hardship (noun):
privation, suffering
something hard to endure.
something that causes suffering

Synonyms for hardship:

austerityneedtroubleinconveniencedestitutionpersecutionwantgrievanceadversityoppression
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Antonyms for hardship:

heavenplentyecstasyjoysuccesspeacepeacefulnessoptimismsolutionbonus
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