Hardship
Part of speech: noun
Definition: (countable or uncountable) Difficulty or trouble; hard times.
Example sentence: There are uses to adversity, and they don't reveal themselves until tested. Whether it's serious illness, financial hardship, or the simple constraint of parents who speak limited English, difficulty can tap unexpected strengths.
Adversity
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.An event that is adverse; calamity.
Example sentence: One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.