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 are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats