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Meaning of predicaments
A difficult or unpleasant situation
Etymology of predicaments
The word "predicaments" originates from the Latin "praedicamentum," meaning "a category" or "a proposition," which is derived from "praedicare," meaning "to proclaim" or "to assert"
Historically, the term was used in philosophy to refer to a category or class of things, but its meaning has since evolved to encompass a broader range of challenging or difficult situations
Synonyms
difficulties
challenges
problems
dilemmas
quandaries
plights
troubles
hardships
struggles
obstacles
hurdles
setbacks
complications
messes
entanglements
perplexities
enigmas
riddles
puzzles
snares
traps
pitfalls
fixes
scrapes
jams
pickles
tight spots
sticky situations
awkward situations
trying situations
distressing situations
precarious situations
critical situations
dangerous situations
Definitions
- A state of affairs that is unpleasant or embarrassing, and from which it is difficult to extricate oneself
- A challenging or precarious situation that requires careful consideration or tact to resolve
Usage Examples
- The company found itself in a predicament when its major investor pulled out of the project
- She was in a predicament, torn between her loyalty to her friend and her duty to tell the truth
- The government faced a predicament in balancing the need to reduce spending with the need to maintain essential public services
Antonyms
advantages
benefits
opportunities
blessings
boons
bonuses
favors
gifts
windfalls
blessings in disguise
lucky breaks
strokes of luck
advantages
assets
strengths
fortunes
prosperities
successes
triumphs
victories
wins