Synonyms of predicament

predicament

noun

pri-ˈdi-kə-mənt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dilemma
• pickle
• hole
• bind
• swamp
• difficulty
• corner
• impasse
• quagmire
• plight
• jam
• crisis
• mire
• box
• fix
• spot
• rabbit hole
• catch-22
• kettle of fish
• jackpot
• sticky wicket
• rattrap
• quandary
• trouble
• hot water
• soup
• emergency
• node
• deadlock
• exigency
• standstill
• pinch
• stalemate
• crossroad
• juncture
• halt
• clutch
• strait
• logjam
• scrape

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of predicament

Through one dangerous predicament after another, his stunt work reveals a performer who seems entirely comfortable in his own skin. — Kristen Lopez, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026

And in a statement to The Guardian, Rooney elaborated on her predicament. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

Feeling her way through unfamiliar worlds has been something of a lifelong predicament and opportunity for Choi. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026

Roy interrupts this life update to summon the Diamond Dogs for advice about his predicament. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026