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Plight

/plaɪt/

A dire or unfortunate situation.

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📖 Definitions of "Plight"

noun

1
A dire or unfortunate situation.
2
A (neutral) condition or state.
3
Good health.

🔄 Synonyms of "Plight"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
engageverb	(transitive) To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.
quandarynoun	A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement.
predicamentnoun	An unfortunate or trying position or condition.
pledgenoun	To make a solemn promise (to do something).
affiancenoun	(transitive) To be betrothed to; to promise to marry.
betrothverb	(archaic) Of a man: to promise to take (a woman) as a future spouse; to plight one's troth to.
trothnoun	(countable, archaic) A pledge or promise to marry someone.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Plight"

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Word	Definition
predicamentnoun	An unfortunate or trying position or condition.
quandarynoun	A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement.
engageverb	(transitive) To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.
pledgenoun	A solemn promise to do something.
trothnoun	(countable, archaic) A pledge or promise to marry someone.
affiancenoun	Faith, trust.
betrothverb	(archaic) Of a man: to promise to take (a woman) as a future spouse; to plight one's troth to.
miserynoun	Great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.
doomnoun	An undesirable fate; an impending severe occurrence or danger that seems inevitable.
despairnoun	Loss of hope; utter hopelessness; complete despondency.
wretchednessnoun	An unhappy state of mental or physical suffering.
adversitynoun	(uncountable) The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.
woenoun	Great sadness or distress; a misfortune causing such sadness.
distressnoun	Physical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature.
troublenoun	A distressing or dangerous situation.
hardshipnoun	Difficulty or trouble; hard times.
anguishnoun	Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
sufferingnoun	The condition of someone who suffers; a state of pain or distress.
griefnoun	Emotional pain, generally arising from misfortune, significant personal loss, bereavement, misconduct of oneself or others, etc.; sorrow; sadness.
ordealnoun	(figuratively) A painful or trying experience.