Synonyms:
predicament, quandary, plight
Meaning: 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"
Usage examples
SATAN beheld thir plight, And to his Mates thus in derision call'd.
They saw the plight of the Humming-Bird and determined to beat her.
They were discussing his plight, questioning him and giving him advice.
In this sad plight, Avenant exclaimed one day, "How have I offended his Majesty?
And I will tell out truly all our evil plight, that ye yourselves too may know it well.
It was the very littlest monkey who thought of a plan to help the biggest monkey out of his plight.
When the maiden saw her lover's piteous plight, she deemed that he had swooned by reason of his pain.
'Well! you are in a sad plight', said the lad, as he strode down, lifted up the rock, and set the man free.
There is only one drawback to my pleasure, and that is, I am so ashamed to have you see me in such a plight.
So I accepted my plight as an amusing experience, affording full scope for the congenial exercise of courage and ingenuity.