predicament (noun)

1. In the horror movie, the main character finds herself in a predicament when she is trapped inside a haunted house with no way to escape.

2. The painting depicted a woman in a predicament, with her hands bound and tears streaming down her face, representing the struggles of oppression.

3. In the anime series, the hero often faces predicaments where they have to make difficult choices that determine the fate of the world.

4. During the stand-up comedy show, the comedian shared a funny anecdote about getting into a predicament when he accidentally locked himself out of his own car in the middle of a busy street.