Tribulation

usgb/ˌtrɪbjuˈleɪʃn/
noun

A great deal of suffering, hardship, or difficulty.

He went through many tribulations before he became successful
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  • trials and tribulations
  • endure tribulations
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Emotional Weight

Tribulation implies deep emotional distress, often shared by others.

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The whole community faced tribulations after the hurricane.
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Severity

Use 'tribulation' for severe difficulties, not minor inconveniences.

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Living through war is a tribulation unlike any other.
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Extended Period

'Tribulation' often refers to hardships that last for a considerable time.

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Years of tribulation shaped his resilient character.
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