Pronunciation: /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
noun a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation
A1 I found myself in a predicament when I couldn't find my keys.
A2 She was in a predicament when her car broke down on a deserted road.
B1 The company faced a predicament when their main supplier went out of business.
B2 The detective had to come up with a solution to the predicament of solving a cold case.
C1 The politician's predicament was how to balance public opinion with party loyalty.
C2 The CEO's predicament was whether to merge with a competitor or remain independent.
formal The company found itself in a predicament when their main supplier went out of business.
informal I'm in a bit of a predicament with my car - it won't start and I need to get to work.
slang She got herself into a real predicament when she accidentally sent a text meant for her friend to her boss.
figurative His predicament was like being stuck between a rock and a hard place, with no easy way out.
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