Adversity
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity. An event that is adverse; calamity.
Example sentence: You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it's important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages.
Hardship
Part of speech: noun
Definition: (countable or uncountable) Difficulty or trouble; hard times.
Example sentence: Sorrow happens, hardship happens, the hell with it, who never knew the price of happiness, will not be happy.