Associations to the word «Predicament»

Wiktionary

PREDICAMENT, noun. A definite class, state or condition.
PREDICAMENT, noun. An unfortunate or trying position or condition; a tight spot.
PREDICAMENT, noun. (logic) That which is predicated; a category.

Dictionary definition

PREDICAMENT, noun. A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one; "finds himself in a most awkward predicament"; "the woeful plight of homeless people".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley