ASPERITIES Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

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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As a result of the healthcare and business hardships, Cowdery isn't keen on voting Republican this year.

— Saige Miller, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
But through the hardships, Andrea Soto said the community’s support has been a positive.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

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Buckley attributed its financial troubles to excessive debt and the pandemic, arguing that the brand’s appeal survived the business’s difficulties.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
The result exposed vulnerabilities in Lula’s reelection bid, from frustration over the cost of living and crime to difficulties mobilizing parts of his traditional base.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

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