Plight

Synonyms of plight

• dilemma
• difficulty
• predicament

Antonyms of plight

• solution
• success
• resolution

Collocations of plight

dire plight

Frequency: 70 %

The refugees were in a dire plight, with no food or shelter.

hopeless plight

Frequency: 60 %

The family found themselves in a hopeless plight after losing their home in the fire.

desperate plight

Frequency: 50 %

The villagers were in a desperate plight, facing a severe drought.

unfortunate plight

Frequency: 45 %

She was in an unfortunate plight when her car broke down in the middle of nowhere.

perilous plight

Frequency: 35 %

The hikers found themselves in a perilous plight when a snowstorm hit unexpectedly.

Idiomatic Expressions for plight

• Phrase: plight of the poor
  Meaning: the difficult or challenging situation faced by those who are impoverished
  Usage: The documentary shed light on the plight of the poor in the inner city.