Ad-vĕr'si-ty, n.

noun

n. [Lat. adversitas, Fr. adversité.]

That which is contrary or opposed; contrariety. [Obs.] “Well said, adversity.” Shak.
That which opposes success or desire; an event or series of events attended with severe trials or misfortunes; calamity; affliction; distress.

Adversity is not without comfort and hopes. Bacon.

Synonyms—Calamity; misfortune; affliction; distress; misery.