Dictionary entryCEFR C1noun
predicament
IPA pronunciation: /prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt/
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Затруднительное положение
English definition
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
Example
He found himself in a predicament when his microphone malfunctioned during testing.
Collocations
- difficult predicament
- awkward predicament
- escape a predicament
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