Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hard-lesson
noun
/hɑrd ˈlɛsən/
Definition
A difficult experience or situation that teaches someone an important lesson.
Examples
- Learning to deal with failure can be a hard-lesson to endure.
- He faced a hard-lesson after trusting the wrong people.
- Going through that challenge was a hard-lesson, but it made her stronger.
Meaning
A hard-lesson is usually learned through challenging or tough experiences that impart valuable knowledge or insight, often about life, decisions, or personal growth.
Synonyms
- tough lesson
- painful lesson
- difficult experience
