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English noun: predicament

1. predicament (state) a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one


SamplesFinds himself in a most awkward predicament.
The woeful plight of homeless people.


Synonymsplight, quandary


Broader (hypernym)difficulty


Narrower (hyponym)box, care, corner, hot water









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