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predicament

noun

pri-ˈdi-kə-mənt

Definition of predicament

as in dilemma

a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape if you had told the truth in the first place, we wouldn't be in this predicament

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Recent Examples of predicament Roy interrupts this life update to summon the Diamond Dogs for advice about his predicament. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 An ancient human predicament Oracles, whether humans like the priestess at Delphi or techniques like I Ching divination, have appeared in societies from Ancient Greece to China and across religious traditions. — Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 Their predicament hijacks Irwin’s suburban family life, just as his wife Hester (Scarlett Johansson, not Hathaway) is diagnosed with a sudden illness. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026 On the other end, Heckman wrestled with the moral predicament of giving airtime to a potential murderer while hoping to keep Hall alive. — Dave Itzkoff, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for predicament

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The Soviet Union’s 1957 launch of the Sputnik satellite posed a profound dilemma for NATO.

— Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026
The dilemma reveals one of the structural flaws in American healthcare.

— Dylan Scott, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026

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Sauces and pickles checked in the walk-in cooler are at 42 degrees.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Recently a box showcased sweet, custardy amaebi, salmon belly, chum ikura, uni, toro, Hokkaido hotate, octopus and kizami wasabi adorned with various flowers and pickles.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

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