as in dilemma
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
if you had told the truth in the first place, we wouldn't be in this predicament
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Recent Examples of predicament
An alligator that narrowly escaped poachers in Florida was left in an agonizing predicament when a cord cinched to its head began slicing off its nose, a YouTube video shows.
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Mark Price, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
The DuSable schools are emblematic of an unyielding predicament facing the district.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 13 June 2025
As the sitcom plays out, Shane, Will and their friend and coworker Cal (O'Connor) all find themselves in different predicaments both personally and professionally.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 11 June 2025
The bottom line is that Enphase finds itself in a challenging predicament.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Mark Price, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
The DuSable schools are emblematic of an unyielding predicament facing the district.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 13 June 2025
As the sitcom plays out, Shane, Will and their friend and coworker Cal (O'Connor) all find themselves in different predicaments both personally and professionally.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 11 June 2025
The bottom line is that Enphase finds itself in a challenging predicament.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for predicament
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicament
Noun
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This poses a dilemma since water that is applied rolls down the sides of the container without soaking the soil.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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Thus far, India has escaped this dilemma because successive U.S. presidential administrations have deliberately overlooked these dalliances.—
ASHLEY J. TELLIS,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Stir together mayonnaise, pickle juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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Served with baby potatoes, bread, and mixed pickles, a fondue is the perfect way to warm up after a day on the slopes or hiking through the valley.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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“Predicament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicament. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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