hardship

UK
/ˈhɑːdʃɪp/
US
/ˈhɑrdʃɪp/

Translations

hardshipnoun
hardships
pl
UK
/ˈhɑːdʃɪp/
US
/ˈhɑrdʃɪp/
She faced many hardships during her journey.
Она столкнулась с многими трудностями во время своего путешествия.
The family endured great hardships during the war.
Семья пережила большие лишения во время войны.
hardshipadjective
UK
/ˈhɑːdʃɪp/
US
/ˈhɑrdʃɪp/
Used only attributively before nouns (e.g., hardship fund, hardship allowance)

Definitions

hardshipnoun
Severe suffering or privation.
The family faced great hardship after losing their home in the fire.
A condition that is difficult to endure; suffering; deprivation; oppression.
The economic downturn brought significant hardship to many small businesses.
Something that causes suffering, deprivation, or difficulty.
Long hours and low pay were among the many hardships of the job.
hardshipadjective
Relating to or intended for people experiencing severe financial or personal difficulty.
The government introduced a hardship fund to support struggling families.