Vocabulary
Predicament
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation
Urdu meaning
مشکوک، بری حالت
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Islamabad`s predicament is largely self-inflicted.
Dawn Editorials —
IMF and subsidy
— 2026-04-07
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Sometimes even urban centres in states that are not engaged in war are affected as the predicament of the GCC countries shows; the flames of war can consume even those places not meant as direct targets.
Dawn Editorials —
The urban cost of war
— 2026-04-03
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The state should not remain a bystander but stand with Wazir, her family and all other girls who face a similar predicament; society, too, should provide collective protection.But that is not enough.
Dawn Editorials —
Forbidden play
— 2026-03-02
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If a similar study were conducted now, the percentage would likely be higher as climate stress has multiplied since then.Pakistan`s predicament as a climatevulnerable nation with a huge youth bulge is serious.
Dawn Editorials —
Mental well-being
— 2026-02-03
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When the system has not yielded space, the PTI has grown more aggressive in its rhetorical attacks against the individuals it holds responsible for its predicament.To be fair, the government`s carrots, too, have not been sweet enough.
Dawn Editorials —
Sticks and stones
— 2025-12-10
Synonyms
difficult situation, awkward situation, mess, difficulty
Antonyms
advantage, agreement, benefit, blessing
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