Vicissitude

Meaning

A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant

Origin / Etymology

Latin vicissitudo (change) from vicis (turn, change)

Synonyms

Fluctuation Upheaval Reversal

Antonyms

Stability Constancy Permanence

Example Sentence

"Indian farm exports have weathered the vicissitudes of Trump-era tariffs by diversifying into Gulf and African markets and climbing the value chain."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS3 Economy and Essay answers on global trade volatility, agricultural resilience, and policy responses to external shocks.

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