predicament

A situation, especially an unpleasant, troublesome, or trying one, from which extrication is difficult.

One of the basic states or classifications described by Aristotle into which all things can be placed; a category.

That which is predicated; specifically, in the Aristotelian philos., one of the ten categories. See category, 1.

A definite class, state, or condition.

A dangerous or trying situation; an unpleasant position.