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predicament

2 definitions • 3 examples
1
an unpleasant situation that is difficult to get out of:

Examples:

She is hoping to get a loan from her bank to help her out of her financial predicament.
I'm in a bit of a predicament because I've accidentally accepted two invitations to dinner on the same night.
2
an unpleasant or confusing situation that is difficult to get out of or solve:

Examples:

With no money and no job, he found himself in a real predicament.

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