asperities

noun

plural of asperity
as in hardships
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal as a physically challenged person, he has encountered more than his share of asperities on the road to success

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  1. hardships
  2. difficulties
Noun
  • Henry makes a cute joke about Arch’s wife; Arch weeps due to the hardships of war.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But they were seen as adding undue hardships to people who rely heavily on the care.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of hardships
Noun
  • Revamping a historic building with unique architecture has posed some difficulties, said Karademas.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Emerge works with employers to place graduates in jobs, while SETA can help participants pay for rent, food and utilities when financial difficulties threaten their ability to finish training.
    — Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of difficulties
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“Asperities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asperities. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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