in the face of adversity
Meaning(s)
1. despite/when confronted by difficulties or misfortune
Popularity
Medium
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
he/she showed great resolve/courage/determination in the face of adversity
Analysis
Adversity refers to a situation where you have continuous bad luck or are in a difficult or unpleasant situation with many obstacles or problems. To be in the face of adversity is to be in a situation where you are forced to confront setbacks or challenges.
Social Examples (Advance)
- Carol had a difficult childhood, but she managed to get through it by remaining positive in the face of adversity.
- In the face of adversity, I wanted to give up but my friends encouraged me to keep going.
Professional Examples (Advance)
- When things started to go badly with the project, Sam struggled on in the face of adversity, displaying tremendous levels of resolve and determination.
- On paper, Tom looks like the perfect candidate for the job, but you never know how someone will cope in the face of adversity until they have been tested in the field.