adversitynoun · Level 1 SAT1unfavorable fortune; hardship; a calamitous eventShe found that adversity, more than success, shaped her character and deepened her resilience.ModuleLevel 1Registercommon, literaryCollectionCollection 089SAT Core planAlso in Collection 089affluence, amputate, anemia, annul, allocate, assail, enamor, embezzle and 1 more