crisis

noun
UK: /ˈkraɪsɪs/
US: /ˈkraɪsɪs/

  1. A time of intense difficulty or danger.

    1. The country faced an economic crisis. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government is trying to manage the unfolding political crisis with diplomacy. [ ] [ ]

  2. A turning point; a crucial stage or event in a sequence of events.

    1. The surgery marked a crisis in his illness. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her sudden resignation brought the company to a crisis point in its development strategy. [ ] [ ]

  3. A situation that has reached a critical phase.

    1. We need to resolve this crisis now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The organization is offering support to people facing a personal crisis situation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

dilemma predicament emergency catastrophe turning point
crisis adjective

  1. The state is in crisis, lacking stability and resources.

    1. The healthcare system is in crisis. [ ] [ ]
    2. The local economy is really in crisis after the factory closures. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crisis" in English means: A time of intense difficulty or danger., A turning point; a crucial stage or event in a sequence of events., A situation that has reached a critical phase..

The phonetic transcription of "crisis" is /ˈkraɪsɪs/ in British English and /ˈkraɪsɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crisis": dilemma, predicament, emergency, catastrophe, turning point.

Example usage of "crisis": "The country faced an economic crisis.". More examples on the page.