Predicament/prɪˈdɪkəmənt/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation The word 'predicament' often implies a situation with negative outcomes or feelings. After losing his job, he was in quite a predicament. Pro Tip 2/3Not Immediate Danger 'Predicament' suggests trouble but not immediate danger, more like an awkward situation. Missing the bus left me in a predicament. Pro Tip 3/3Personal Relevance Use 'predicament' for situations that personally affect someone, not for general problems. Her health issues presented a predicament for her family.