adversity

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English word adversity comes from Latin adverto, Middle French adversité (Adversity.)

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adverto (Latin)

I give or draw attention to. I steer or pilot (a ship). I turn to or towards.

adversité (Middle French)

Adversity.

adversité (Old French)

Adversity (adverse state or condition).

adversité (French)

Adversity.

adversity (English)

(countable) An event that is adverse; calamity.. (uncountable) The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.

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