How do you pronounce predicament?

predicament is pronounced as /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/.

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predicament

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noun

/prɪˈdɪkəmənt/

predetermine predicate

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Meaning

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

Example Sentences

She found herself in a difficult predicament.

Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.

The unexpected loss put him in a financial predicament.

Example Expressions

in a predicament

Synonyms

dilemma, difficulty, quandary, problem, hardship, plight

Entry 1

dilemma, difficulty, quandary, problem, hardship

Entry 2

dilemma, plight, quandary

Entry 3

dilemma, hardship, quandary

Antonyms

solution, advantage, ease, relief

Entry 1

solution, advantage, ease

Entry 2

solution, advantage, relief

Entry 3

solution, advantage, ease

Collocations

serious predicament, difficult predicament, financial predicament, awkward predicament

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