plight

noun
UK: /plaɪt/
US: /plaɪt/

  1. A difficult or dangerous situation.

    1. The plight of the refugees is truly terrible.
    2. We must direct our efforts toward alleviating the desperate plight of the homeless.

Synonyms

vow peril promise trouble difficulty quandary pledge hardship predicament
plight verb

  1. To promise solemnly; to pledge.

    1. He plighted his troth to her.
    2. The knight plighted his allegiance to the crown before embarking on his quest.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "plight": vow, peril, promise, trouble, difficulty, quandary, pledge, hardship, predicament.

Example usage of "plight": "The plight of the refugees is truly terrible.". More examples on the page.