hardship

noun

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There are 2 syllables in the word hardship.

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hard · ship

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Definition of hardship:

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

Synonyms for hardship:

adversity

affliction

asperity

austerity

burden

calamity

destitution

difficultness

difficulty

discomfort

grievance

grimness

hard knocks

hardness

hurdle

inconvenience

misery

misfortune

need

obstacle

oppression

persecution

privation

rigor

rigorousness

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Antonyms for hardship:

abundance

accomplishment

accord

achievement

adequacy

advantage

advantageousness

affluence

agreement

aid

alleviation

approval

asset

assist

assistance

attainment

belief

benediction

benefit

blessing

bliss

blissfulness

bonus

boon

boost

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