State of misfortune or affliction (9)

I believe the answer is:

adversity

(Other definitions for adversity that I've seen before include "Hard times or misfortune" , "State of misfortune or affliction" , "Misfortune, hardship" , "Circumstances that cause trouble or sorrow" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Simplex) and The Irish Times.

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