Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plight
noun
/plaɪt/
Definition
A difficult or adverse situation.
Examples
- The plight of the refugees drew international attention.
- In her speech, she highlighted the plight of the homeless in her city.
- They worked together to improve the plight of those affected by the crisis.
Meaning
Plight refers to a challenging or unfortunate condition that someone is facing. It often describes circumstances that are troubling or troubling events.
Synonyms
- predicament
- trouble
- dilemma
- predicament
- hardship
