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predicament

noun

prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt

Meaning

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.

The unexpected loss put him in a financial predicament.

dilemma, plight, quandary, hardship

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dilemma, plight, quandary

Entry 2

dilemma, hardship, quandary

solution, advantage, relief, ease

Entry 1

solution, advantage, relief

Entry 2

solution, advantage, ease

The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.

the top covering of a building or vehicle

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.

the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins

The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.