Vocabulary
Plight
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.
Urdu meaning
ضمانت دینا، بری حالت، قول دینا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- For decades, large landowners have hidden behind the plight of smallholder farmers to avoid paying income tax.
- Yet the plight of vulnerable groups, such as women, children, the elderly and those with no ties to the country they are being sent back to, must be addressed with care.
- But the refusal of far too many Democrats to endorse a refreshing NYC candidate or to denounce Trump helps to explain America`s plight.
- Our rulers fail to see the rising discontent in the populace on account of both their economic plight and denial of their fundamental democratic rights.
- But the refusal of far too many Democrats to endorse a refreshing NYC candidate or to denounce Trump helps to explain America`s plight.
Synonyms
predicament, sorry condition, unfortunate/difficult situation, sad state, difficulty, trouble,
Antonyms
advantage, solution, blessing
Curator example
“we must direct our efforts towards relieving the plight of children living in poverty”
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About this vocabulary section.
These entries support close reading of Dawn editorials and opinion pieces: short definitions,
Urdu equivalents where we have them, word relations, and—when generated—real lines from the editorial archive
so you can see tone and usage.
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