Definition of PREDICAMENT

predicament

Plural: predicaments

Noun

  • a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
    • "finds himself in a most awkward predicament"
  • A definite class, state or condition.
  • An unfortunate or trying position or condition.
  • That which is predicated; a category.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English predicament, from Old French predicament, from Late Latin praedicāmentum (“that which is predicated, a predicament, category”).

Synonyms

plight, quandary, tight spot

Scrabble Score: 18

predicament: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
predicament: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
predicament: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

predicament: valid Words With Friends Word