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extreme adversity

[ɪkˈstriːm ədˈvɜːrsəti]
noun phrase
adversidade extrema
1. A state of severe hardship, difficulty, or misfortune; extremely challenging circumstances or conditions
The family faced extreme adversity after losing their home in the flood.
A família enfrentou adversidade extrema depois de perder sua casa na enchente.
2. A period of intense struggle or suffering
She overcame extreme adversity to achieve her dreams.
Ela superou adversidade extrema para realizar seus sonhos.
Synonyms
severe hardshipgreat difficultydire circumstancesextreme hardshipprofound strugglegreat misfortune
Antonyms
prosperitygood fortuneeasecomfortsuccess

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adversidade extrema
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
adversidade extrema
Standard usage in European Portuguese; may also use 'grande dificuldade'

Related Idioms & Phrases

through thick and thin
in the depths of despair
rock bottom
against all odds
in dire straits
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