Word of the day PLIGHT

PLIGHT

Meaning: A dangerous and unfortunate situation.

Synonyms: Predicament, dilemma, quandary.

Antonyms: Boon, blessing.

Usage:

1) The economic plight of farmers in India is a dismal one which has caused many of them to lose their homes.

2) Because he was homeless and penniless, Natin was in a sorry plight.

3) Most wealthy people are unaware of the plight of the of hungry and homeless people.

4) The peasants felt they had no choice but to stage an upright when the king turned a deaf ear to their plight.