predicament

predicament

CEFR: C1-C2 /predica-ment/ [p.r.ih0.d.ih1.k.ah0.m.ah0.n.t]

A predicament is a difficult, confusing, and unpleasant situation. A predicament could be something simple like if you accidentally made plans with two people at the same time, or more serious if you are married but feel like you are in love with someone else. Used in a sentence, “I was in a predicament last year when I couldn’t decide where to live.

The following phrases are often used

Example Sentences:
get oneself into a predicament
get out of the predicament
in a predicament

Example sentences using the word predicament:

Example Sentences:
The governor has gotten himself into quite a predicament.
I don't know how to get out of the predicament I'm in.
Other companies are in an even worse predicament than us.
Many young people find themselves in this predicament.