Predicament and Problem

Predicament

Predicament noun - A difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape.

Problem is a synonym for predicament in obstruction topic. In some cases you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Predicament", when it comes to topics like dilemma.

Nearby Word: predication

Problem

Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Usage example: the problem of world hunger

Predicament is a synonym for problem in difficulty topic. You can use "Predicament" instead a noun "Problem", if it concerns topics such as obstruction, dilemma.

Nearby Words: problematic, problematical

How words are described

exact exact predicament exact problem
similar similar predicament similar problem
specific specific predicament specific problem
current current predicament current problem
Other adjectives: obvious, entire, little, bad, new, unique, final, minor, ongoing, worse, biggest.
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