ordeal
noun
Pronunciation: /ɔːrˈdiːl/
Definition
A painful or horrific experience that tests a person's endurance or character.
Examples
The long court trial was an exhausting ordeal for the entire family.
She survived the ordeal of the surgery and is now recovering well.
Moving to a new country can be an ordeal if you do not speak the language.
Synonyms of ordeal
Words with a similar meaning to ordeal:
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary