predicament

noun

1. A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation, especially one that is hard to escape from.

   B2

   countable

   • "We were in a difficult predicament after losing our passports."B1
   • "She found herself in the awkward predicament of having to choose between two close friends."B2
   • "The company’s financial predicament required an immediate and carefully negotiated solution."C1