Predicament

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  • noun. A situation, especially an unpleasant, troublesome, or trying one, from which extrication is difficult.
  • noun. One of the basic states or classifications described by Aristotle into which all things can be placed; a category.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. That which is predicated; specifically, in the Aristotelian philos., one of the ten categories. See category, 1.
  • noun. A definite class, state, or condition.
  • noun. A dangerous or trying situation; an unpleasant position.
  • noun. Synonyms Position, plight, case.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. A class or kind described by any definite marks; hence, condition; particular situation or state; especially, an unfortunate or trying position or condition.
  • noun. See Category.
    • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • noun. A definite class, state or condition.
  • noun. An unfortunate or trying position or condition; a tight spot.
  • noun. That which is predicated; a category.
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  • noun. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
    • cross-reference
    can of worms  difficulty  kettle of fish  tight spot  trouble  
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    difficulty  
    Hyponym
    Words that are more specific
    box  care  corner  hot water  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    blunder  catastrophe  coincidence  complication  dilemma  
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    adverse circumstances  adversity  affliction  aggravation  annoyance  
    variant
    category  
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