Meaning of the word adversities in English

What does adversities mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

adversities

US /ədˈvɜːrsətiz/
UK /ədˈvɜːsətiz/

Plural Noun

difficulties; misfortunes

Example:
They faced many adversities during their journey.
Overcoming adversities made them stronger.