"Ordeals" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Ordeals" Meaning

Ordeals refer to trials, tests, or hardships that one must face and overcome. They can be literal or figurative, and may involve physical, emotional, or mental challenges.

"Ordeals" Examples

Usage Examples of "Ordeals"


1. Physical Ordeals

The survivors of the tsunami had to endure numerous ordeals, including dehydration, hunger, and exposure to the scorching sun.

2. Emotional Ordeals

After losing her child, she had to face the toughest ordeal of her life, struggling to cope with the crushing grief and guilt.

3. Spiritual Ordeals

In the ancient myths, gods and goddesses were believed to put heroes through ordeals to test their worthiness and character.

4. Business Ordeals

The startup faced numerous ordeals, including funding difficulties, market competition, and talent poaching, but managed to emerge victorious.

5. Travel Ordeals

The trekking expedition was an ordeal, with steep inclines, treacherous trails, and unpredictable weather conditions, but the breathtaking scenery made it all worthwhile.

"Ordeals" Similar Words

Orcs

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In J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional world, orcs are a monstrous race of bipedal creatures that are animated corpses, often described as being possessed by evil spirits. They are known for their brutal and savage nature, and are often depicted as serving the dark lord Sauron in Tolkien's Middle-earth stories, such as "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit". In modern usage, the term "orcs" is sometimes used metaphorically to describe anyone or anything that is regarded as brutal, savage, or evil.

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Ordain

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Ordained

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Designated or set apart for a specific purpose or office, especially through a formal ceremony or ritual: ordained as a minister of the gospel.

Ordaining

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Ordaining refers to the act of conferring holy orders on a person, typically a priest or minister, in a religious ceremony, thereby authorizing them to perform certain sacred functions or rites.

Ordainment

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Ordainment refers to the act of ordaining or consecrating someone to a position of spiritual authority or office, typically within the Christian Church.

Ordeal

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Order

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Ordered

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Ordered means arranged or provided in a particular way, often in a logical or sequential manner.

Ordering

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Orderlies

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Orderliness

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Orderly

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Orderly refers to something that is organized, systematic, and methodical.

Orders

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Ordinable

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I think you meant "ordinarily".<br><br>Orordinarily refers to something that is typically or normally the case; it's a usual or common occurrence. For example:<br><br>"The team performs extraordinarily well in this tournament, but usually, they're not so great."<br><br>In this sentence, "ordinarily" implies that the team's usual performance is not exceptional, but there's something special about this particular tournament that allows them to perform exceptionally well.