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

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche