Meaning of the word actualities in English

What does actualities mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

actualities

US /ˌæk.tʃuˈæl.ə.tiz/
UK /ˌæk.tʃuˈæl.ə.tiz/

Plural Noun

the state of being actual or real; reality

Example:
We need to face the harsh actualities of the situation.
The report presented the cold, hard actualities of the economic crisis.