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Adversity (Noun)

A stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event; "a period marked by adversities".

Nouns denoting natural events.

The team's playoff hopes were dashed by the adversity of their star player's season-ending injury.
Her family faced numerous adversities during the war, including poverty, hunger, and displacement.
The company's financial struggles were caused in part by the adversity of being located in an economically depressed area.
After experiencing a series of adversities, including the loss of her job and the breakdown of her car, she felt ready to give up.
The ancient civilization was eventually able to overcome the adversity of a severe drought and continue to thrive.

A state of misfortune or affliction; "debt-ridden farmers struggling with adversity"; "a life of hardship".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Despite the challenges they faced, the family remained resilient in the face of adversity, always finding ways to support one another.
Many of the country's leaders had known poverty and hardship from a young age, using those experiences with adversity to shape their vision for the future.
Through hard work and determination, the underdog team managed to overcome their early-season losses and succeed despite great adversity.
Historically, it has been said that only those who can confront their fears and navigate periods of great adversity can ever truly grow and reach their full potential.
Poets often found themselves addressing issues of loss and personal adversity through their works, conveying messages of sadness, desperation, and emotional crisis to audiences of listeners or readers.