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predicament

/ˈprɛdɪkəmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does predicament mean?

noun

A difficult or unpleasant situation from which it is not easy to escape. A situation in which a person is unsure about what to do.

Example

"The company found itself in a predicament after the sudden loss of its main investor."

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

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