adversity

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Experiences such as emotional neglect and other forms of adversity can significantly influence a child's development.

From Science Daily

Sports also teaches how to respond to adversity, and how to accept defeat.

From Los Angeles Times

You find out about a leader in adversity, not so much when you are winning.

From BBC

Celtic have kept themselves in the hunt despite injuries to key players this season and Allan believes that adversity will have built strength in the Parkhead camp.

From BBC

“We had adversity, they had adversity. They went on runs, we went on runs. We came through and stayed together.”

From Los Angeles Times