Word of the DayJanuary 22, 2020

vicissitude

Definition

a change of circumstances for the worst, like losing your job

Example Usage

young people can struggle to deal with the vicissitudes of life when they move out of the family home

Synonyms

  • downturn
  • development
  • change
  • instability
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