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predicament

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐˈpuɾu/a·pu·ro

Definitions

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1

A difficult, embarrassing, or tight situation; a fix, difficulty.

Usage examples

He found himself in a great predicament when the car broke down on the motorway.
The lack of money put the family in serious predicaments.

Common combinations

to be in a predicamentto get out of a predicamentto cause predicaments
2

Meticulousness, extreme care or attention to detail in the execution of something.

Usage examples

The craftsman worked with great care on the details.
The room's decoration was done with much care.

Common combinations

to work with carewith great care