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plight

/plaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does plight mean?

noun

A state of distress or difficulty; a predicament. A person or animal in a state of distress or difficulty.

Example

"The city's plight was exacerbated by the recent natural disaster."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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