hardship
noun
hard·ship
ˈhärd-ˌship 
Examples of hardship in a Sentence
He had suffered through considerable hardship.
The city has been experiencing a period of financial hardship.
They had to endure the hardships of life on the frontier.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
The Tower is not always an omen of hardship and struggle.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
Since his detention, Department of Justice officials have sought to keep Khalil’s case in Louisiana –– a move which Khalil’s legal team argue will cause hardship for his attorneys and his family.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
Many creditors are willing to work with borrowers facing financial hardship to reduce interest rates, modify payment schedules or waive fees.
—Gabriel Rodríguez, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hardship
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“Hardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardship. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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hardship
noun
hard·ship
ˈhärd-ˌship
2
: something that causes pain or loss
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