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