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ordeal

/ɔːrˈdiːl/
Main Example

The hike turned into an ordeal when it started to rain.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A difficult or painful experience that tests someone's character or endurance.

Other Example

The surgery was an ordeal for her.

He faced an ordeal during the long exam.

The loss of his job became an ordeal for the family.

Synonyms

survive an ordeal

face an ordeal

go through an ordeal

Synonyms

trial

test

challenge

ordeal

/ɔːrˈdiːl/
Main Example

Waiting for the results was an emotional ordeal.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A trial or challenge that is very demanding or unpleasant.

Other Example

The hike turned into a real ordeal when it started to rain.

Her recovery from surgery was a long ordeal.

The job interview felt like an ordeal that lasted forever.

Synonyms

emotional ordeal

physical ordeal

difficult ordeal

Synonyms

trial

test

challenge

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