Need another word for Predicament? Use these synonyms of Predicament from our thesaurus to say it differently.
Synonyms & Similar Words
dilemma
quandary
predicament
plight
situation
problem
difficulty
trouble
mess
muddle
tangle
snarl
knot
fix
scrape
jam
pickle
hole
pit
crisis
emergency
strait
pass
impasse
deadlock
stalemate
catch
hitch
snag
complexity
complication
perplexity
uncertainty
ambiguity
vagueness
obscurity
enigma
mystery
puzzle
riddle
enigma
paradox
dilemma
impasse
nonplus
bewilderment
confusion
discombobulation
embarrassment
discomfort
unease
distress
anxiety
worry
concern
apprehension
fear
alarm
trepidation
Meaning of Predicament
A difficult or unpleasant situation
Definitions
- A state of being in a difficult or unpleasant situation, typically one that is complex or has no clear solution
- A situation from which it is difficult to extricate oneself, typically because of conflicting circumstances or a lack of clear options
Etymology of Predicament
The word "predicament" has its roots in the Latin "predicamentum," which refers to a category or a proposition, and is derived from "predicare," meaning "to proclaim" or "to declare"
Historically, the term was used in logic and philosophy to refer to a category or a proposition, but over time its meaning shifted to refer to a difficult or unpleasant situation
Example Uses
- The company found itself in a predicament when its main supplier went bankrupt
- She was in a predicament, unable to decide between two job offers
- The country was in a predicament, facing a severe economic crisis and a lack of clear solutions