What does predicament mean?
Predicament means A definite class, state or condition..
Predicament
/pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ · noun
Meaning
A definite class, state or condition..
Definitions by Sense
- A definite class, state or condition.
- An unfortunate or trying position or condition.
- (logic) That which is predicated; a category.
Example Sentences
Culture, for me, is the effort to provide a coherent set of answers to the existential predicaments that confront all human beings in the passage of their life.
The Midlanders will hope the victory will kickstart a campaign that looked to have hit the buffers, but the sense of trepidation enveloping the Reebok Stadium heading into the new year underlines the seriousness of the predicament facing Owen Coyle's men.
Synonyms for predicament
Antonyms for predicament
Related Words
Word Forms
- predicaments
- prædicament
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
Practice and Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for predicament?
Common synonyms include plight, tight spot, quandary.
What is the opposite of predicament?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use predicament in a sentence?
Culture, for me, is the effort to provide a coherent set of answers to the existential predicaments that confront all human beings in the passage of their life.
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.