predicament
word
/pɹiˈdɪkəmənt/
/pɹɪdˈɪkəmənt/
Definition
A predicament is a difficult or unpleasant situation where it is hard to know what to do.
Usage & Nuances
'Predicament' is formal and often used for tricky situations with no obvious solution. Common collocations: 'find yourself in a predicament', 'get out of a predicament'. Not used for minor problems.
Spanish: aprieto - apuro - situación difícilPortuguese (BR): enrascada - apuro - situação difícilPortuguese (PT): aperto - enrascada - situação difícilChinese (Simplified): 困境 - 窘境Chinese (Traditional): 困境 - 窘境Hindi: मुसीबत - कठिन परिस्थितिArabic: مأزق - ورطةBengali: বিপদ - কঠিন অবস্থাRussian: затруднительное положение - неприятная ситуацияJapanese: 困った状況 - 苦境Vietnamese: tình cảnh khó khăn - tình huống tiến thoái lưỡng nanKorean: 곤란한 상황 - 난처한 처지Turkish: zor durum - çıkmazUrdu: مشکل صورتحال - پریشانیIndonesian: kesulitan - situasi sulit
Example Sentences
She found herself in a predicament when she lost her keys.
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The team was in a predicament after their coach got sick.
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We’ve all been in a predicament where none of the choices seem good.
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His face showed he understood the seriousness of their predicament.
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Making promises you can't keep can lead to a predicament.
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I'm not sure how to get out of this predicament without help.
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