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Hardship

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Emotional weightPlay
Hardship often implies emotional stress as well as physical or financial challenge. SlideHer expression revealed the hardship she felt during the divorce.
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Long-term sufferingPlay
Hardship usually refers to prolonged periods of difficulty, not brief or minor issues. SlideLiving in a war zone, they endured years of hardship.
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Formal contextsPlay
'Hardship' is appropriate for serious and formal discussions about life difficulties. SlideWe must address the hardships faced by the homeless community.