adversity

As nouns the difference between adversity and misadventure

is that adversity is (uncountable) the state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity while misadventure is an accidental mishap or misfortune.

As a verb afflict

is to cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.

As a noun adversity is

(uncountable) the state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.

As nouns the difference between adversity and hard

is that adversity is (uncountable) the state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity while hard is stove, heater; an enclosed space in which fuel (usually wood) is burned to provide heating, usually for cooking.

As a noun adversity

is (uncountable) the state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.

As an adjective misfortunate is

having suffered misfortune; pitiable.

As nouns the difference between adversity and unfortunate

is that adversity is the state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity while unfortunate is an unlucky person.

As an adjective unfortunate is

not favored by fortune.

As an adjective adversarial

is characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed.

As a noun adversity is

(uncountable) the state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.

As nouns the difference between vagary and adversity

is that vagary is an erratic, unpredictable occurrence or action while adversity is (uncountable) the state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.

As nouns the difference between adversity and problem

is that adversity is (uncountable) the state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity while problem is problem.

As nouns the difference between aversion and adversity

is that aversion is opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike while adversity is the state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.

Molestation is a related term of adversity.

As nouns the difference between molestation and adversity

is that molestation is the act of molesting while adversity is (uncountable) the state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.