PLIGHT Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

plight 1 of 2

noun

Definition of plight

as in predicament

a very bad or difficult situation

—usually singular The recent cut in funding will only contribute to the hospital's financial plight. the plight of the unemployed

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verb

as in to promise

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Noun

Stammen said late last night by way of acknowledging his plight. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026 The expansion’s Council proponents have never really addressed this point beyond emotional appeals to the plight of overburdened tenants. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026 Iran’s new leaders are acutely aware that Iranians remain restive and expect the government to ease their economic plight. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2026 It’s held together beautifully by Bailey, who’s easy to root for as the tortured protagonist, and, as one half (along with her sister) of the musical duo Chloe x Halle, knows a thing or two about the musician’s plight. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for plight

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plight

Noun

The combination of Olise’s footwork and Mbappé’s speed creates a don’t-know-where-to-turn predicament for France’s opponents.

— Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Potential romantic entanglement aside, these two have seriously different perspectives on Paula’s predicament.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 1 July 2026

Definition of predicament

Verb

Platner appealed to his supporters by promising political change and addressing issues such as affordability.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 July 2026
At least two data center developers in rural Johnson County working to get projects off the ground have promised benefits to their surrounding community, including promoting partnerships with Johnson County Community College.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Definition of promise

Noun

And at times members of the congregation thank her and others for casting aside those anxieties and keeping this place going.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
That uncertainty allows anxiety to grow because your brain naturally wants answers that do not yet exist.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of anxiety

Verb

Staging an Ultimate Fighting Championship event in front of the White House last month lost the company $30 million and left UFC president Dana White vowing to never stage something like that again.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Egypt’s head coach, though, didn’t mention it during his post-match media duties and instead vowed to stop watching the tournament altogether.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of vow

Noun

The latest comedic trend taking over social media involves people mocking Netflix-style documentaries with a specific prompt, usually tied to their trauma, niche inconveniences, major news events or unanswered questions in pop culture.

— Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 10 July 2026
The Quality Of Direct Leadership In a large corporation, a bad manager is an inconvenience.

— Vikram Joshi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of inconvenience

Verb

The last thing the Warriors should do right now is take a swing at landing Anthony Davis or mortgage their future (both in draft assets and future cap space) on any other player who is readily available at the moment.

— Nick Friedell, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Right now, these properties are not being resold or mortgaged.

— Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 24 June 2026

Definition of mortgage

Noun

In great detail and with candid memories, the book narrates the trials, tribulations, and tragedies from the band’s formation in 1984 through the current day, including emotional and personal reflections on the life and death of one of its own superheroes, Chris Cornell.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 June 2026
But Johnson, a West Sider and member of the nondemonational Lawndale Christian Community Church, has frequently leaned on his base within the Black church during times of tribulation in office.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026

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