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challenging existence

[ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ ɪɡˈzɪstəns]
noun phrasefemininepl: challenging existences / existências desafiadoras
existência desafiadora
1. A way of life marked by continuous difficulties, obstacles, or struggles that test one's resilience and character
Despite her challenging existence, she maintained a positive outlook on life.
Apesar de sua existência desafiadora, ela manteve uma perspectiva positiva sobre a vida.
2. The state of living through adversity or demanding circumstances
His challenging existence in poverty taught him valuable life lessons.
Sua existência desafiadora na pobreza lhe ensinou lições valiosas de vida.
Synonyms
difficult lifestruggling existenceadversarial lifehard-fought existencearduous journey
Antonyms
comfortable existenceeasy lifeprivileged lifecarefree existence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
existência desafiadora
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
vida difícil / existência árdua
Often used interchangeably
Portugal
existência exigente
Slightly more formal usage; 'exigente' emphasizes demands rather than challenges

Related Idioms & Phrases

struggle to make ends meet
an uphill battle
a hard row to hoe
luta pela sobrevivência (struggle for survival)
vida de apertos (life of hardships)
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