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predicament

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/

predicament means: A difficult or embarrassing situation that is hard to escape or solve.

noun

DIFFICULT SITUATIONC1

A difficult or embarrassing situation that is hard to escape or solve.

  • We are in a predicament.
  • Losing both his keys and phone left him in an awkward predicament.
  • Can you help me out of this predicament?

How to use it: be in a predicament (They were in a predicament when their car broke down.)

Similar words: difficulty, dilemma, plight

Common phrases: in a predicament, awkward predicament, escape a predicament

Questions about predicament

What does predicament mean?

A difficult or embarrassing situation that is hard to escape or solve.

What is predicament in other languages?

Türkçe: çıkmaz · Español: apuro · Français: situation difficile · Deutsch: Zwangslage · Italiano: situazione difficile · 日本語: 苦境

How do you pronounce predicament?

It is pronounced /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/.

How do you use predicament in a sentence?

We are in a predicament. Losing both his keys and phone left him in an awkward predicament.

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