Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
In Arab contexts: a catastrophe; a grave setback.
Forms
- Plural
- nakbas → adversities…
Example sentences
- adversity We stand firm in the face of adversity, unwavering.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| nakba | steady | |
| adversity | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- adversity4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (adversity4 = 4 syllables).